The Guardian Lycan

Chapters

I. Not In Gateway Anymore
II. A Guardian's Introduction
III. Welcome to Equestria, Guardian
IV. The Pain of a Guardian
V. Guardian's Remorse
VI. A Guardian's Invitation...and Preparations
VII. A Guardian's Night at the Gala
VIII. A Guardian's Demons
IX. Guardian Instincts
X. Her Protection
XI. Guardian Love
XII. Guardian Time
XIII. The Rage of a Lycan

I. Not In Gateway Anymore

“Uhn…”

The leaves move slowly to the wind as the small voice echoed through the wind.

“Sam…I swear to god…I am never going to be the Guinea Pig anymore…”

The voice came from a young man, he slowly looked around himself, the man looked like he was in his early 20s, he had long black hair that reached the end of his neck, he wore a black vest with a short-sleeved button shirt with a red tie. He also wore a necklace which looked like a Guitar Pick. There was also a small bandage on the left side of his forehead. His eyes shined aqua blue as he blinked.

“Wait…this doesn’t look like the house…am I in Gateway Forest?”

The man looks at his hands which had some metal rings, and wrapped bandages around his right one and a leather cuff around his left wrist, he then looks to his left to see a Guitar case.

“Good to see my stuff made it.” He said.

He got up and looked at his pants to see they had grass on them…they were normal dark blue jeans compared to his nice vest, shirt, and tie.

“Now…if I'm in Gateway Forest, where in the forest am I?” He said.

He picks up his case and starts walking, he looks around and listens to the sound of the crickets calling out in the darkness.

A few minutes pass and he stops walking and puts down the case and does another observation.

“I’m starting to think this isn’t Gateway Forest…I just realized the Trees are covering the sky making it look like this place is a cave…Gateway Forest doesn’t do that.” He says.

Just then a scream is heard not too far from here.

“What?” He says this as he turns fiercely with his hair flowing a bit, he then starts running towards the voice and then calls out to it, “Hello?”

“H-Help me!”

He starts running even faster after hearing the cry for help, later on, he arrives to see three wooden wolf-like creatures…they had glowing green eyes and they were pretty large.

“What the hell? Those don’t look like any wolves I’ve seen.” He says as he was behind a tree peeking.

Another scream is heard but it was really close.

He looks again to see a girl with apparently Yellow Fur and Pink Hair, she had a muzzle and a tail, she also had wings, she had hands but her legs and feet were hooves. She was wearing a Green Sweater with Blue Jeans, however, there were no shoes...probably because of the hooves.

“What the…is she a Pegasus?” He asks himself.

“Help Me!”

The Wooden Wolves growl as they get closer.

“Well…If they are wolves, sure as hell they aren't hurting any innocents today.” He says.

The Wooden Wolves close in on her and they open their jaws, however, just as they were about to take their victim, a loud growl was heard from their left. The three wooden wolves then look to their left to see bushes shake erratically.

Seconds Later, a large Wolf-Like Beast leaps from the trees and pounces on the wooden wolves, the beast then bites it's jaws into the wooden wolf causing it to whine and growl.

The Yellow Pegasus 'eeps' and crawls back more to watch nature have its violence...a beast of fur and beasts of wood.

The Large Wolf then jumps off the Wooden Beasts to stand on its two Digi-grade Feet…or Paws, it stood right in front of the scared pegasus. The Wolf was also carrying wood in its mouth from biting onto one of the wooden wolves, The large Wolf-beast then spits it out and growls at the Wooden Monsters.

The Wooden Beasts which looked a little beat up growled back at the Lone Wolf-Beast as they also approached it.

The Wolf then growls back and barks as well in a fearful way who then positions in a fighting stance, it growls again showing it's razor claws and sharp teeth.

The Yellow Pegasus looks at the two beasts exchanging growls, she looks at them moving around as they bark and growl.

“What…what’s happening?” She says in a feared stutter, she looks at them again but then sees the Wolf turn to look at her, she looks away out of fear.

The three wooden wolves then turn around and walk away from the large beast, in which the beast then turns around and walks over to the Pegasus.

The Pegasus then gets a good look at the standing wolf. The Large Beast looked like it stood more than 10 feet, it had grey and black fur along with Snow-White Hair, and its claws shined pure black along with its nose and Digi-grade claws. It got closer to the Pegasus, which then the innocent pony squealed quietly, looked away, and covered herself with her arms.

She then peeked to see the Wolf Crouched down, staring right at her. The Yellow Pegasus expected death as she closed her eyes…but instead she heard a whine.

She looked up again to see the whine come from the Wolf who sat down somewhat like a Large Pet Dog. Its ears then dropped down and its eyes looked at her in a sad way.

“Wait…you’re…you’re not going to hurt me?” asked the Pony.

The wolf whined again and shook its head, the Pegasus then stood up and walked towards the now gentle beast. She crouched right next to the wolf and its tail wagging.

“You were trying to save me, weren’t you?”

The wolf barked exactly like a dog and wagged its tail, and then it stuck out its tongue as well. The Pegasus giggled and then she proceeded to pet the Large Wolf, the wolf shook a little in response and wagged its tail faster.

“Do you live in this forest?” The Pegasus asked.

The Wolf shook its head.

“Oh…then where are you from?” She asked

The Wolf then looked around and looked up as well…it then sat up.

“Somewhere else.”

“Oh!”

The Pegasus put her hands over her mouth as well as her eyes going wide open, “Y-you can talk?” She asked.

“Yes…I can…I wanted to give you comfort before I decided to speak.” The wolf responded.

“This is wonderful! Oh, this makes you even cuter!”

The Pegasus laughed and hugged the large wolf.

“Cute? My voice is very deep and you can hear the fearful growls with it.”

The Pegasus didn’t answer, she was stuffed in his fur, cuddling him like a giant Teddy Bear. The Wolf then chuckled, then he hugged the pony back.

“What’s your name?” The Wolf asks.

She pulls her face out of the fur and answers, “I’m Fluttershy, how about you?”

“Alex.”

“Aww, well nice to meet you Alex…I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Wolf like you before…what kind of wolf are you?” Fluttershy asks.

“I am a Guardian Lycan…which is a type of Werewolf, in which we can be this when there is no sunlight…when there is, we become Human.”

“Human?” Fluttershy asks.

"It is what I also am...if I may, I will show you." The Lycan stands up and walks over to the bush he jumped out from. The Lycan then hides behind the bush, but then after a few seconds later, Fluttershy starts walking Towards the Bush.

“Alex?”

After saying his name, a new figure walks out of the bush, who was wearing the Vest, Tie, Shirt, Jeans, and carrying the Guitar Case.

“Yes?” He answers to Fluttershy.

“Wait…is that you Alex?”

“In the flesh…this is me as a Human…the real me.” Alex says as he smiles.

Fluttershy looks at Alex, he seemed to be as tall as her.

“What? You seemed…spooked…yet you weren’t that much when I was a Giant Wolf.” Alex says.

“It’s just…wow.”

Fluttershy says this as he was staring at his figure, his blue eyes sparkled to him, and his hair flowed beautifully.

“What, am I attractive to you or something?” Alex asks.

“Oh! No…um…” Fluttershy blushed and her face lit up red.

“You don’t have to be shy…even though that’s in your name,” Alex says as he chuckles.

“Oh…um…okay…you look…cute.”

Fluttershy immediately hides her face with her hair as soon as she said ‘cute’.

“Thanks, to be honest, that’s good coming from someone I’ve never met or seen,” Alex says.

Fluttershy stops hiding and walks over to Alex with a concerned expression.

“Really? Why is that?” She asks.

Alex looks down and sighs, “It’s because half the time when I do reveal myself as a Lycan or even a Human…I’m shunned…either because I’m a Monster or I look normal.”

“Well…I don’t think you’re a monster or normal…if anything…you’re a very nice pony--um…wolf…um…human.” Fluttershy says looking at him face-to-face.

Alex looks back up and smiles.

“Thank you, Fluttershy.”

“Oh,…um…you’re welcome.” She says.

The two then look around.

“So where is your home or whatever?” Alex asks.

“It should be south of here.” She replies

“Well then…shall we?” Alex asks.

“We shall,” Fluttershy says with a giggle.

The two walk through the forest onto home.

“Explain to me where I’m at and its history if you don’t mind.”

“Well, it all started…”

Author's Note

Again, Alex is my OWN CHARACTER from one of my ORIGINAL STORIES...I OWN HIM.

One day I literally thought about if Alex was in Equestria...or and Anthro Equestria.

Alex is my most favorite character I created for my story....He's very Social, friendly, protective...and usually can put a smile on anyone's face.

Anyway...tell me what you think and more chapters will be on the way!

II. A Guardian's Introduction

“So lemme get this straight, Equestria is ruled by two Princesses who are sisters and one controls the sun and one controls the moon?”

“Yep…the two have lived for over a thousand years and still look young.”

“Wow…I wonder if I’ll meet them.”

“I think you will.”

Fluttershy and Alex reach a small cottage that had some animals moving around, “Here we are, this is my home. Fluttershy says.

“Wow…it looks so peaceful and small,” Alex says.

“Which is exactly why I like it,” Fluttershy says as she smiles, Fluttershy reaches for the door and opens it, the two enter the cottage and still talk about the Land of Equestria.

“So your friend Twilight Sparkle is one of the four Alicorns and is a Princess?” Alex asks.

“Well, yes…you can ask her yourself…wait what?!”

Fluttershy exclaims and looks in front of her.

“What do you mean herself--oh?”

The two look in front of them to see five mares standing there with surprised expressions.

One had Purple fur with a Horn and Wings, another had white fur with a stylish hair and horn, another had blue skin with wings and multi-color rainbow hair, the fourth one was Pink and had poofy like hair, and the last one had Orange fur with a blonde ponytail.

“Oh…um hello girls…what brings you here?” Fluttershy says.

Fluttershy is answered with The Blue Pegasus tackling Alex.

“Fluttershy! Are you alright? Are you hurt? Did this guy do anything to you? Oh so help me, Celestia, if you hurt her…” She says with anger as she brought a fist in front of Alex’s face.

“Dash, stop! Get off of him!” Fluttershy says.

“Why? So he can attack us and hurt you again?” Dash says.

“No! He saved my life!” Fluttershy says.

“Saved your life? After Angel Bunny came to us and warned us you were in danger we rushed straight over here but didn’t find you…did this guy kidnap you?” Dash says.

“Rainbow Dash!” Fluttershy says with assertiveness.

Dash looks up at Fluttershy to see an angered and disappointed face.

“Alex here saved my life from four Timberwolves and he even comforted me in my time of fear…we learned so much from each other and he is my friend and he has never harmed me! So I'm asking you to get off my friend.”

Fluttershy says this with an angered stare in her eyes and her hands balled up in fists.

“Damn,” Alex says under his breath.

Dash looks down with her ears dropping as well as she gets off of Alex.

“Thank you…Alex are you alright?” Fluttershy asks as she offers a hand to him.

Alex grabs her hand and he is pulled up, “Yeah…but damn that was some tackle…did you play sports or something?”

“No, Dashie here is one of the fastest fliers in Equestria,” Fluttershy says with a smile.

“Oh, yeah…you told me that.” Alex says with a chuckle.

“Alright now that the drama is over…who are you?” The Purple Pony asks.

“Oh yes…how rude of me…My name is Alexander Meloni…I am a Human slash Lycan, and I am a Guardian of Gateway, and I assume you are Princess Twilight Sparkle yes? It is an honor, your highness.” Alex says as he crouches down and bows.

“Oh, no need for that, please…I don’t really like it when ponies do that…Or…In your case…human.” Twilight says.

“Well, you all should introduce yourselves,” Fluttershy says.

The White Unicorn steps forward, she had a white button-up shirt with a black skirt, she also wore a diamond-type bracelet and a red jewel necklace, “I’m Rarity, the fashion designer of Ponyville and might I say, I like those bracelets and rings you have on.”

“Oh, thank you, they're apart of my style,” Alex says as he raises them up, adjusting them.

The Blue Pegasus that tackled Alex earlier steps forward, “Name’s Rainbow Dash and…sorry for jumping to conclusions.” She says as she scratches her head and smiles awkwardly.

“It’s alright…you got a strong tackle though…you’d make a good Guardian.”

Then the Pink Pony steps forward, “Hi! I’m Pinkie Pie, and sorry but I gotta run, bye!” The Pink Pony then sprints out of the cottage.

“Knowing Pinkie, she might be planning a party for you,” Fluttershy says. Alex looks at her and chuckles.

Finally, the Orange Pony steps forward.

“Ah’m Applejack, pleased to meet ‘cha, Alex.”

“Thanks, I like your hat,” Alex says with a smile.

“Why thank you.”

Then Twilight steps forward, “I’m Twilight Sparkle…I want to formally introduce myself this time…so quick question…you said, Lycan?”

Alex chuckles and straightens his tie, “Why yes I did…I am also a human which is what I am right now.”

“I’ve read about humans as well as Lycans…but you don’t look like one."

“Well…since it’s daytime…I can’t really show you right now.”

"So you can only turn on a full moon?" Twilight asks as she takes out a notepad.

"We can transform anytime we want if it's either nighttime or in a dark area...Full Moons are forced transformations."

"Fascinating, but do you...become feral?" Twilight asks with slight fear.

"Oh heavens no, otherwise I wouldn't be a 'Guardian' Lycan," Alex says as he laughs.

Just then, pounds were heard at the door.

“Who is it?” Fluttershy asks

"This is the Royal Guard, we received a report about a creature!"

The group looks down in unison except for Fluttershy and Alex, "I take it you called them?"

"Y-yes...I did...I-I'm sorry...we were all just scared for Fluttershy--"

"Twilight," Alex says her name and she looks at him, "I am not mad at you or any of your friends, you have a right to be afraid and you have a right to send help...I would've done the exact same thing."

"Oh...okay..."

Alex then approaches the door, "I take it you received a report about me?"

"Who is this? Let us in now!" The Guard says.

"You plan to take me forcefully or nicely?" Alex asks.

"We received reports that one of the elements are missing and that an unknown creature is involved." The Guard says.

"Well...I am the unknown creature...however, I did not kidnap or hurt Fluttershy...I saved her from Timberwolves," Alex explains, "Okay, I'm going to open the door...do me a favor, If you have weapons...don't point them at me...I have not done anything wrong so threatening me isn't really a nice choice." Alex says.

Alex opens the door and two Guards walk in with their spears at their side, they look at Alex with small surprise but they have watchful-types of eyes.

"Great, now that our situation is settled, name's Alex...so...what happens now?"

The Guards look at him in surprise again as he was polite and showed no hostility.

"The Princesses would like to meet you personally." One of the Guards said.

"Then lead the way," Alex then turns around, "You girls coming?"

The Mane Six all walk behind Alex and step outside, they are greeted with a Large Carriage.

"Oh...nice, haven't seen something like this before," Alex says.

The Group climbs onboard the Carriage and the two Guard hook themselves up to it, they then spread their wings and they all are lifted off the ground.

"I haven't seen Celestia in a while, after the whole Tirek incident...It'd be good to see her." Twilight says.

"I got nothing better to do anyway," Rainbow says.

Alex smiles and looks at the view from above the clouds.

After a while group arrives at a city that seemed to hang on the side of a mountain, which seemed to also hold a large castle.

“Whoa…that’s pretty cool…how does a city and castle hang onto a Mountain like that?” Alex asks.

No one answers as they actually never thought about that, Alex looks at the town below and the large Castle ahead, the Carriage then lands in a grass field in the Castle Grounds.

“All of you, Princess Celestia requests your presence.” A Guard says to the crew.

“Thank you,” Twilight says.

The Six walk into a corridor which led up to some large doors.

“This place is huge,” Alex says.

“No kidding,” Dash says.

They walk through the large doors to see another large hallway, and at the end were two seats, one light and one dark, the six walk to the seats and stop.

“Please wait here.” The Guard says.

He walks away to go to a door that was on the left side of the seats.

“So…um…I’m not in trouble am I?” Alex says jokingly.

“No, Celestia and Luna are never cruel or anything like that, but when there is someone or something they have never seen…they would like to know who or what it is.” Twilight says.

“Fair enough...to be honest, My people and the Guardians would do the same...we protect one another."

Right after that sentence, two large beings walk out of the doors.

They were both females from the looks of it, One had white skin with a symphonic-like rainbow hair that flowed endlessly, the other was slightly less tall than the white pony, she had dark blue skin with Flowing Hair that had shined a starry night sky with stars. One had the marks of the sun and the other had the moon.

“Princess Celestia, Princess Luna,” Twilight says.

“Hello Twilight, how is your day so far?” Celestia asks.

“It’s been interesting,” Twilight says with a giggle.

“Also…where is Pinkie Pie?” Celestia asks.

“Planning a party for our new friend probably.” Twilight says.

“So do you have the human with you all?” Celestia asks.

“Oh yes! I will let himself do the introductions.” Twilight says.

Alex walks out from behind the mares and looks at the two princesses.

“Your Majesties…it is nice to meet the two rulers of Equestria,” Alex says this as he kneels.

“Oh, this one has manners as well…rise,” Celestia says.

Alex rises back up and straightens his tie.

“What is your name?” Luna asks.

Alex smiles and bows real quick, “My name is Alexander Meloni…but usually everyone calls me Alex.”

“I see…and I hear you saved dear Fluttershy from Timberwolves, is this true?” Celestia asks.

“How do you know that--never mind, I guess Twilight sent a letter," Twilight giggles then nods, "Yes I did.” Alex answers.

“How does one take on four Timberwolves by themselves?” Luna asks.

“Well…I’m not just a Human…I am also known as a Lycan…or a Guardian Lycan…My kind protects a land called Gateway, we protect the innocents and keep our world hidden in secret.” Alex says.

“Lycan? I heard about them…they’re dangerous creatures.” Luna says.

“Well, Guardian Lycans are friendly, we keep our instincts in control and we are peaceful until we must resort to violence,” Alex says.

“I see…may we all take witness to your Lycan form?” Celestia asks.

“I’m afraid, I cannot change until Night falls or if we are in a Dark place,” Alex says.

“I could help with that,” Luna says, her horn then glows and the room darkens as the windows are covered and no sunlight is to be found…it was dark enough for everyone to still see, the torches around the hallway then light up as well.

“Is that dark enough, dear Alex?” Luna asks as she smiles.

“Yes, it is…thank you,” Alex says, "Okay...I need to undress because I do not want to ruin my only Vest and Shirt." Alex then takes off his tie.

“Would someone mind holding my shirt and such?” Alex asks.

Rarity comes closer and holds the tie.

“One sec, I’m not done,” Alex says, he unbuttons his shirt and vest, taking them both off and revealing his bare chest.

“Whoa…” Rarity says as she was still standing close to him.

He was pretty muscular but slim, there was a six pack but not a big six pack.

“Thank you for the mental comment,” Alex says with a laugh.

“Comment? What comment?” Rarity says quickly.

Alex then takes off his shoes and socks.

“I know what you’re probably thinking since you said ‘whoa’,” Alex says as he takes off his pants.

He was right, Rarity was just staring at his bare, slim, and muscular chest and she was happy that she was standing next to him to see it even better.

“Alright…stand back everybody,” Alex says.

“Everybody?” Dash asks.

“What, do you say it differently here?” Alex asks.

“Yeah, we say everypony.” Dash says.

“Oh…then stand back everypony.” Alex says.

The six stepped away from Alex slowly.

“Okay…here we go...if you are frightened by pain or cracking and stuff like that, please look away or cover your ears...and not for the faint of heart." Alex’s breath becomes rapid as he starts shaking, he kept himself calm for what was about to happen...hopefully his audience was too.

He looks down to look at his hands, his nails started to crack and bleed slowly, he felt the bones in his fingers shift and break, nails started to shatter and grey fur started to sprout from his hands. Black Claws started to grow where the nails once were, he feels his hands start to swell and grow overall with some small muscle, he then feels dead leather-like black pads sprout from his fingerprints and palm.

"Tia...look at his hands." Luna whispers to her sister.

Alex then sees the fur spread onto his arms as well as sprout from his chest, he then sees his chest and arms gain some muscle...his body then starts to swell with strength but slowly, more snaps and cracks were heard from his back as his spine started to rearrange and extend.

"Look at him...he's gaining muscle." Rarity says.

Alex chuckles as more snaps were heard, "Sorry if this isn't a good sight, but It doesn't hurt...a lot." Alex then grunts as another snap was heard.

He then looks at his legs to see them gain muscle and swell, along with sprouting fur, he feels his boxers starting to be tested to their limits as his thighs swelled with muscle, a bulge then shows from the back of his boxers and it seems to be getting bigger.

More fur was sprouting all over him, his arm was fully covered, his body was nearly covered, his legs were halfway through. Alex looked at himself to see the grey fur spread even more...he then looks behind him. His feet started to crack bones, Alex groans and gets down on his knees. The toes started to sprout claws just like his hands, they then start to swell and sprout with fur. His feet start to extend and grow until they were almost as big as the lower part of his arm, pads started to sprout on the toes and prints, his balance then changes to the balls of his feet, bending the feet permanently as they became Digi-Grade.

A Tail then sprouts from his boxers, shredding them completely in the process as well, he then bend forward as his body swells and then starts to gain new height, he feels his body become more extend along with muscles, he feels his arms and legs extend longer, as well as his tail.

"I-Is...it me...or is he...growing?" Rainbow says as he watches the growing wolf.

"He's growin' alright." Applejack answers.

Alex's entire body was a Lycan...the only thing left was his head, "Last part." His hair starts to extend down to his lower body and it turns from Black to Snow-white, his teeth start to bleed as they begin to grow and sharpen, he bites to get rid of some pain in them, he then feels his ears grow and reposition to the top of his head, they then sprout fur. Finally, his face starts to grow and extend into a muzzle, sprouting more razor-sharp teeth, his nose darkens into what of a wolf's nose and grows with the muzzle...Alex's grunts became growls and his voice deepens and darkens.

His eyes finally turn from Aqua Blue to Blood Red.

Alex growls and breathes deeply, he then stands up straight...he was over Eleven feet tall.

“Oh, my sweet Faust.” Luna says.

Alex was now even taller than he was now…the fur covered his whole body and his hair shined snow-white.

“Ta-da.” Alex says, now in a deep growling voice, but could still hear that cheerful tone.

“Wow…I must say Alex…you are fearful…but amazing.” Celestia says.

“Oh look how muscular and handsome he is now! Not that you weren’t before.” Rarity says.

“You saying I’m not handsome as a normal being?”

“Oh no! Not at all--“

Alex then playfully whimpers like a large dog and he lays down like a sad pet.

“Aww…”

Fluttershy, Twilight, & Applejack all say this at the same time, Celestia & Luna giggle as they silently 'Aw'd' as well.

“I’ll cheer you up, Alex.” Fluttershy says this as he walks over to him and pets his head.

Alex deeply chuckles, “Thank you Fluttershy.” Alex says.

“I see that you even have fun in this form as well.” Luna says.

“Am I not allowed to joke around?”

“Oh no, I didn’t say that…it’s just amazing how you can get a laugh out of almost anything.” Luna says.

Alex then looks down.

“It’s so I can hide the truth about myself.” Alex says.

“What truth?” Luna asks.

“That, I’m a monster…and I don’t deserve to have happiness and friends.” Alex says.

“Why would you think about something like that?” Rarity asks.

“It’s true…that’s why…almost anytime I reveal myself…my monster self…they run off or shun me because they think I’m going to hurt them…even though they aren’t human as well…they think just because I’m a Lycan…I hurt anyone I come across.” Alex says.

“Now Alex!” Twilight says.

Alex then turns his head to Twilight.

“If that nonsense were true, would you even be a guardian, would you even be here with us, as soon as you met us…you didn’t even lay a hoof on us.” Twilight says.

“You are our friend…and nothing will ever change that.” Fluttershy says as she continues to pet him.

“That’s right and if anypony thinks otherwise, they don’t deserve to be your friend…and they’ll hear it from us.” Rarity says.

“We’re all here for ya, partner.” Applejack says.

“And we will never turn our backs on you.” Dash says.

“I…thank you…all of us…it’s surprising you all are quick to trust me and not pose me as a threat.” Alex says.

“You show no threat to us Alex…we welcome you to Equestria.” Celestia says.

“You may stay as long as you like.” Luna says.

Alex smiles at that statement, he then stands up, "Can I turn back now?"

Luna’s horn then glows and the sunlight shows up, Alex then widens his eyes at the light, he closes his eyes as he feels himself reverting back. Everyone watches as Alex reverts back to his original self, Rarity then quickly hands him his clothes.

“Thank you all…” Alex says as he quickly puts his clothes back on.

“Hey Alex, is this yours?” Dash asks as she holds up a case.

Alex turns back as he puts the vest and tie back on.

“Oh yes, it’s my Guitar.” Alex says as he takes the case.

“You can play music?” Luna asks.

“And sing.” Alex says.

Alex then opens the case to reveal his Guitar.

“I’ll play you all a tune.”

“We would love to hear it.” Fluttershy says.

Alex then puts his fingers to the strings and starts to strum a beautiful lullaby-like tune.

III. Welcome to Equestria, Guardian

Alex strums his Guitar beautifully as he starts to hum…then sing.

I remember those words ‘Keep your shoes shined and polished’
I remember those holes, kept inside…and famished.
I saw those eyes, worn…through the seam
I saw those hands, words…healing dreams
Because…

Alex smiles as he looks at the ponies watching him

You burn by love, you’re burning to love.
You live in hell, your hell above.
Stuck unloved, loving.
Stuck unloved, loving him.

Alex stops strumming for a bit, breathes, and then continues playing.

I die hard, I live fast…
But…
You always grabbed me back
From the depth of me and…
I push far, I leave fast…

Twilight’s eyes shine at Alex’s beautiful vocals and his strumming.

You always grabbed me back
From the death of me and…

I burn by love, I’m burning to love
I live in hell, I’m hell above
Stuck unloved, loving
Stuck unloved, loving you

Alex stops again and closes his eyes, then continues.

I’d recall what was good
But my memory’s bad.
Because I needed my time to get passed
Passed…
Now…

You burned by love, you burned to love
You lived in hell,
You’re hell all rid of…
Unstuck and loved, loving
Unstuck and loved, loving
Unstuck and loved
Unstuck and loved
Loving…

Alex plays for a little bit longer then stops and breathes.

He then hears clapping from the ponies.

“Absolutely beautiful, darling.” Rarity says as a small tear forms from her left eye.

“That is a gifted voice if ‘ah ever heard one.” Applejack says.

“That was amazing! I mean…it was alright.” Dash says.

“You’d be a great artist,” Twilight says.

“I enjoyed every second of it,” Fluttershy says.

“You have the voice of a spirit,” Celestia says.

“The moon shines for your voice only,” Luna says.

“Thank you all…The thing was, I was planning to be an Artist in the future…but that was until I became a Guardian.” Alex says as he puts his Guitar away.

“Oh, I’m sorry about that.” Rarity says.

“Please, don’t be…being a Guardian is amazing…before, I was living with my parents, taking care of them…no one would listen to my samples or anything…I cleaned the house for them, I cooked food for them, I took care of them.” Alex says.

“Do you miss them?” Fluttershy asks.

Alex closes his eyes and sighs, “Yes.”

“But you had to leave because you became a Lycan,” Luna says.

“Yes, I didn’t want to put them in danger…the very first time I transformed…I was in control…but my instincts kept telling me to feed on their flesh…I saw what I became…so I ran…I never came back after that.” Alex says.

“Then you discovered…um…Gateway?” Twilight asks.

“Correct…I was told what had happened to me and I first didn’t take it well…knowing I had to give up my future for a new one…but looking at it today…I’m pretty happy, I have friends, and I learned, even more, talents and I protect those I care about.”

Alex smiles as he stands up.

“What can you do again?” Applejack asks.

“I can play guitar, I can sing, I can cook, I know how to work a Garden, and I even have some spells on me,” Alex says.

“Spells?! You can do magic?” Twilight asks.

“Well not exactly…I’m a Guardian and believe it or not…Guardians are immortal…and Guardian Lycans are more special because they were the first guardians. No joke the worst you can do to a Guardian has put them in a 3 Week Coma probably.” Alex says.

“What about if you um…lose a limb or your head?” Dash asks.

“Everything can regenerate…we can grow new limbs and such…Lycans can’t really get their heads cut off…our spines are extremely strong…you can cut into it…but you can’t decapitate us.” Alex says.

"Wow." Rarity says

"Let's say I got a cut on my shoulder right here...after a few minutes..pfft, gone," Alex says as he chuckles.

"Fascinating...but can anything besides Guardians kill you?" Twilight asks.

"Well if someone can break through the Guardian magic, know all the weaknesses to whom the Guardian's species are, and besides breaking through the magic...maybe stop our healing abilities...then yes...but it's still hard," Alex says.

Everyone looks in surprise as to the information Alex shared...how Guardians were meant to be and how brave and strong they are...and what species they can vary in.

“Now…I think you said Pinkie was throwing a party for me?” Alex asks.

“Oh yes! She always throws a party for anypony new.” Fluttershy says.

“Well, then you all should go and have fun,” Luna says.

“Yes, enjoy your time here in Equestria, Alex…if we should need you…we’ll call for you.” Celestia says.

“I will be in your services your majesties,” Alex says as he bows.

Celestia nods at Alex and waves.

10 Minutes Later – Ponyville - Nightfall

“Now…the question is…where’s the party?” Alex asks.

“Probably at Sugarcube Corner,” Fluttershy says.

Alex looks up to see the starry night sky.

“Gee, your Princess knows how to make the Night Sky beautiful,” Alex says.

“Yeah, she’s amazing,” Twilight says.

The Six then approach Sugarcube Corner.

“Well, here we are,” Dash says.

“Let’s go in shall we?” Rarity says.

They all walk into the building and it was extremely dark.

“Hm…you think the party is somewhere else?” Alex says.

“Wait for it…” Dash says.

“What?”

The lights then flicker on.

“SURPRISE!”

A crowd of ponies appear, all with smiles on their faces, Alex widens his eyes at the crowd and then smiles.

“Wow!”

He then laughs and slaps his knee, “Thanks…um…everypony!” Alex says.

“Now let’s get this party started!” Pinkie says.

The music starts to play and conversations start.

“Well, were you surprised? Well, were you? Were you? Huh?”

Pinkie looks at Alex face-to-face awaiting his answer.

“Yes, I was Pinkie…its funny how I’ve been to surprise parties before and I was never the one being surprised,” Alex says.

“Well, you’re welcome for the experience!” Pinkie says.

Pinkie then hugs Alex as tight as she could and Alex laughs as it didn’t seem to affect him.

“Although, you didn’t get to see me transform and such,” Alex says.

“Yeah, he was singing and playing Guitar as well!” Dash says.

“Wow, were you really?” Pinkie asks.

“Yeah…I was.” Alex answers.

Pinkie then pulls him over to a small stage that had a DJ, playing music.

“Hey Vinyl, you think you can play a tune for Alex to sing?” Pinkie asks.

The DJ, who was an Electric-Blue Haired Unicorn then wore purple shades smiles and nods.

“Alex, can you sing us something?” Pinkie asks.

“Well um…you know what, sure.” Alex says as he smiles.

He walks up to the stage and whispers in the DJ’s ear, she then smiles and puts a thumbs up, then hands Alex a microphone.

“Alright, everypony,” Alex says over the mic.

The crowd stops their conversations and turns their attention towards Alex.

“I want to say thank you all for coming here tonight, even though I had no idea there would be so many of you.”

The crowd giggles then listen.

“So back where I’m from, I usually would be playing my guitar and singing, but Pinkie wants me to sing something…so I will.”

The crowd then cheers.

Alex then nods at the DJ and the music starts.

Stardust...in you and in me
Fuse us....into unity
Primeval...we're coupled
Born from the universe...
Farewell...
The void is calling
Don't fear...for futures and dreams
They're fleeting, retreating
It's ok, I promise

I don't know what to say
But I'm going to want you 'till the stars evaporate
We're only here for just a moment in the light
One day it shines for us the next we're in the night

So say the word and I'll be running back to find you
A thousand armies won't stop me I'll break through
I'll soar the endless skies for only one sight
Of your starlight

The crowd starts to cheer for a little bit then quiet down to listen

Tell me...just tell me to stay
I'll turn...I won't look away
I'll stay here
I'll never go but...you don't feel the same
Farewell
Farewell and godspeed
Light years...between you and me
I'm fading...
Your beauty conquers the darkness

At night the earth will rise
And I'll think of you each time I watch from distant skies
Whenever stars go down and galaxies ignite
I'll think of you each time they wash me in their light
And I'll fall in love with you again
I will find you
A thousand armies won't stop me I'll break through
I'll soar the endless skies for only one sight...of your starlight

"He has a beautiful voice..." Pinkie says in a swooning voice.

"Yes...he does, wait...Pinkie are you actually showing a romantic side?" Rarity asks.

"Guilty as charged," Pinkie says

Don't leave me lost here forever
Show me your starlight and pull me through
Don't leave me lost here forever
I need your starlight and pull me through
Bring me back to you...bring me back to you

The crowd cheers for Alex and they start to shout his name.

A few hours later, the party ended and everypony was leaving.

“So…where am I gonna stay for the night?” Alex asks the Mane Six.

They all look at him and suddenly realized that he doesn’t have anywhere to stay.

“Well…um…”

“You can stay at my cottage,” Fluttershy says.

“No, no…darling, you can stay at my boutique…I don’t have an extra bedroom but you’re more than welcome to share with me.” Rarity says.

“You can stay at my castle, there’s a lot of spare bedrooms for when my friends stay over,” Twilight says.

“Alright, alright…Fluttershy…since you were the one to first meet me and treat me as a friend…and since I take a liking to you…I’ll stay with you.” Alex says.

“Oh, wonderful!”

Twilight and Rarity pout that he chooses Fluttershy.

“Sorry girls but…I’ve made my decision,” Alex says.

“Oh don’t worry darling, you can choose wherever you want to stay.” Rarity says.

“Thanks for understanding.”

Fluttershy and Alex then leave the house.

“You just wanted to be able to feel his abs and such didn’t you?” Twilight asks

“And you wanted to just experiment and question him all night didn’t you?” Rarity replies.

Twilight’s eyes then widen and she then looks down in shame.

Fluttershy's Cottage

“Thanks for letting me stay in the first place Flutters.”

“You’re welcome…wait did you call me ‘Flutters?’”

Alex and Fluttershy walk into the cottage, “Why, do you not like it?” Alex asks.

“Oh no, it’s okay.” Said Fluttershy.

“So, where do I sleep?” Alex asks.

“Oh, I have a guest room upstairs right next to mine,” Fluttershy says.

“Great, well lead the way then, Ms. Shy,” Alex says jokingly.

Fluttershy giggled at his small joke and comment, the two walk upstair and Fluttershy shows him to the Guest Room.

“Nice…this should work,” Alex says.

“Oh, is the bed too small? Is it cold in here? What’s wrong with it?” Fluttershy says in a small panic-like voice.

“Fluttershy,” Alex then puts his hands on her shoulders, “Calm down, it’s fine…everything is fine, you don’t need to panic about this.”

Fluttershy listens to him and feels his cold breath touch her, his voice was calm and soothing to her.

“Alright…thanks, Alex.”

“Hey…don’t worry about it…you have a good night Fluttershy.”

“You too Alex.”

Fluttershy then shuts the door and she walks into her own room, she gets into her Night clothes and approaches her bed, “Why did I feel so…safe around him?” Fluttershy says to herself.

She then gets into her bed and starts to fall asleep, “Oh…well…”

Fluttershy then opens her eyes, and she wasn’t in her bedroom.

“Where am I?”

Fluttershy looks around to see she was surrounded by darkness and large trees.

“Am I in the Everfree Forest? How did I get here?” Fluttershy asks herself.

Just then growls are heard from behind her.

“Huh?”

She turns around to see three pairs of red eyes.

Fluttershy walks closer to them with small fear in her.

“Alex?”

After she speaks, the Red Eyes emerge into very large Timberwolves that were standing on their hind legs.

Fluttershy screams in fear and she backs away.

The growls from the Timberwolves got louder and they approached Fluttershy.

“Alex! Help me please!”

The Timberwolves then open their jaws and attempt to feast on her, she screams as loud as she could hoping somepony could hear.

“Fluttershy! Fluttershy, wake up!”

Fluttershy opens her eyes again to see she was in her bedroom, “What?”

“I think you were having a Nightmare.”

Fluttershy looks to the right side to see Alex.

“Oh, Alex!”

Fluttershy pulls him close and she proceeds to hug him tightly, “Oh it was terrible there was-“

“Fluttershy…don’t say anything…it wouldn’t be good to think about it again.”

“You’re…you’re right,” Fluttershy says.

Tears start to form in her eyes.

“Oh, Fluttershy don’t cry…tears don’t suit you.”

Alex then lets go and he backs up, Fluttershy closes her eyes to wipe the tears.

While they were closed, she hears cracks, creaks, and snaps, She then opens her eyes to see Alex standing Eleven feet tall, in his Lycan form.

“Do you need some cuddles?”

Alex then gets on Fluttershy’s bed and he lays down on top of her like a Giant pet wolf.

“Yes…I do.”

Fluttershy then hugs the large wolf while her tears fall into his fur.

“I’ll stay in here with you tonight.”

Fluttershy pets him while she was still hugging him.

“Thank you.”

Author's Note

Ooh the cuddles! It's so cute!

Anyway...yeah, little known fact about Alex is that he can Sing and play Guitar...his favorite bands are Starset, Coldplay, The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam...just ANY Rock Band in general.

Next Chapter: Alex meets a certain Chaos Lord and a Bunny.

IV. The Pain of a Guardian

Gateway – 7:43pm

Alex walks over to a large house, wearing his Vest and Tie along with the regular jeans.

He looks at his watch and then he knocks on the door, holding his Guitar case in his right hand. The door opens and a Man with Long Black and small Greyish Hair that was in a ponytail, he had a small beard and a visible scar over his right eye, he was wearing a Button-Up Shirt with a Tie and Suspenders.

“Hey Alex!”

His voice was somewhat deep, but there was a British Accent as well, the two then hug and pat each other on the back.

“How’s it going?” He asks.

“I’m great…how about you, Chris?”

“I’m doing good, won’t you come in?” Chris asks.

“Yeah, sure.”

Alex enters Chris’ house, he looks and see two other people in the house, Both had the ears and tail of a Fox, they looked completely human however, besides the ears and tails. One was a female adult who had brown hair and was wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. The other was a young girl who also had brown hair and was wearing a purple hoodie and green shorts.

“Uncle Alex!” The little fox-girl ran over to Alex and hugged him.

“Hey Kiddo…how’s my little fox?”

“I’m doing great now that you’re here.” She says as she lets go of Alex.

“Hi Alex.” The adult Fox-Girl walks over to Alex and hugs him.

“Hey Caroline.” Alex says as he returns the hug.

“You doing okay?” She asks.

“Yeah, I’m fine…why?” Alex asks.

“It’s just…yesterday was Karen’s Birthday.” Caroline says.

“I know…me and all the other Lycans mourned and wished for her last night.” Alex said.

“Yeah…but you two were more than just fellow Guardians.” Caroline says.

“It wasn’t going anywhere…don’t worry about it.” Alex says as he sighs.

“Karen wouldn’t want you being all down and frowny Uncle Alex.” The little fox girl says.

Alex laughs and crouches down to hug the child again.

“It’s good to know you remember her as well Emily.” Alex says, as he spoke her name.

“We all do.” Chris says

Alex stands up and smiles, “Thank you all.”

“No problem…it’s what friends are for.” Chris says.

“So…is anyone else showing up?” Alex asks.

“Yeah, Sam should be here any second…he said he was investigating something or whatever.” Chris says.

Just then the door opens to a specific dark figure in a long black trench coat, his skin was Snow-White and his eyes glowed Red, two of his teeth were pointing out of his mouth, they were small but sharp. He wore gloves that reached to his elbows and boots that reached to his Knees, he had a large scarf around his neck which looked like it could hide his mouth and nose, everything he wore was dark, it was scary but…it seemed…beautiful at the same time.

“Well speak of the devil…or shadow.” Chris says.

The dark figure laughs as he closes the door behind him as he walks in.

“You got that right.” The shadow says, in a deep and somewhat fearful voice…but not as fearful as Alex in his Lycan form.

“Sam, how’s it going?” Alex says as he hugs him.

“Not much, how ‘bout you?” Sam replies.

“Not much either.”

The two laugh as they walk over to the couch.

“So…what was it you were investigating?” Chris asks.

“This.”

Sam reaches into his coat and pulls out a Medium to Large-Sized Jewel, It was in the shape of a blue chest which had six locks.

“Whoa…that doesn’t look like a Gateway Artifact.” Chris says.

“Yep, I literally researched anything about it…I found nothing.”

“Wow, I wonder what’s in it.” Alex says.

Chris then picks the chest up.

“Hmm…maybe some spells will do the trick?” Chris says.

“Wait a sec…aren’t you the one that’s always cautious and such?” Sam asks.

“Yes…but I’m pretty sure there is no harm in a small blue chest.” Chris says.

“Okay then…Alex take it real quick.” Sam says.

“And…why me?” Alex says as he takes it.

“Because if it’s something deadly, you can survive it since you’re a Lycan.” Sam says.

“I hate you Sam.” Alex says with a smirk.

“I hate you too buddy.” Sam says with a smile.

Chris then waves his hand around and snaps his fingers at the chest, the locks then open.

“Wow…that actually worked.” Caroline says.

“What’s in it?” Sam ask

“Gee, I dunno…lemme open it first.” Alex says as he chuckles.

Sam laughs again at the remark, Alex slowly opens the chest to see a bright light emitting from it.

“Whoa…this is interesting.”

Alex then puts one hand in the bright light then his whole vision goes white.

Alex gasps as he opens his eyes.

He looks around to see he’s in Fluttershy’s bedroom…In his Lycan form…and Fluttershy was cuddling him.

“It was just a dream…or Flashback…or whatever.”

Alex then looks out the window to see it was still dark.

“Celestia hasn’t raised the sun yet.”

He looks at Fluttershy to see she wasn’t cuddling him, instead she was sound asleep with a smile. Alex then slowly moves himself off of her, while trying to make sure he doesn’t wake Fluttershy, he successfully does and then walks over to the door. As he approaches the door, he sees that he was taller than the door frame.

Always forget how big I am as a Lycan.

Alex slowly opens the door as he crouches to exit Fluttershy’s room and enter the guest room, he looks to see, he did only have one pair of clothing, the Vest and Tie. The Jeans he was fine with wearing again, however there weren’t any boxers

Where did they--oh yeah I had those on when I last Transformed.

He looks out the window again to see it was still dark.

“Ah, why not?”

Alex grabs the Jeans and walks downstairs, he places the Jeans on a Table that was near a Kitchen, then he walks outside to look at the moon.

Been a while.

He looks at the open field in front of Fluttershy’s cottage as well as the forest.

“Might as well go on a run.” Alex says.

Alex gets on all fours and then sprints around the field, as well as leaping and such, he then goes into the forest, seeing all the trees around, he decides to put his strength to the test. He slashes his claws at some trees, leaving some huge carved scratches in them. He also bites on some of them, taking out large chunks of them.

“Damn…it feels good to be a Lycan.”

Alex then climbs one of the trees and reaches the top to see the moon once again. He looks at it with grace and worship, then…he howls. Loud enough for the whole forest to hear, loud enough for Ponyville to Hear, loud enough for even Canterlot.

“The Guardian Lycan is here to stay.” Alex says as he smiles in an evil-ish way.

Alex reaches Fluttershy’s Cottage and he enters.

The moon then started to go down and the sun rose, right when that happened, Alex turned back into his normal self. He grabs his pants and puts them on, however he stays shirtless. He then walks into the Kitchen and looks around for something.

“I wonder…”

Alex looks through the cabinets and shelves and finds the Tea Pouches, “Yes! They do exist here.” Alex grabs a kettle and fills it with water and then he puts it on the stove.

He then looks to his right to see a little furry creature, it was a bunny, however…he looked mad…it was stomping its foot and crossing its arms.

“Uh...hi?” Alex says with confusion

The bunny was still looking at him with suspicions.

“Wait a minute…aren’t you Angel?” Alex asks.

The bunny nods but still had an angry look.

“Okay look, whatever you think happened…didn’t…I saved her…If I didn’t, I don’t think I’d be staying here.”

The bunny tilts its head thinking he’s right, however he then put two of his fingers to Alex and to his own eyes basically wording ‘I’m watching you’ then bounces away.

“It’s good to know Fluttershy has animals that care about her.”

Later on a yawn is heard upstairs.

“Oh…she must be awake.” Alex says.

That was then the kettle started whistling.

“Oh perfect!”

Alex then pours two cups and adds the teabags and all the other essentials, the front door then creaks open.

“Oh Fluttershy! I’m home from my Vacation.”

Alex looks at the door with a suspicious stare, then a tall…hybrid creature walks in wearing a Hawaiian Shirt, Shorts, a Suitcase, and sunglasses. He head Scales, fur, different arms and legs.

“What the hell?”

The creature then looks to see Alex.

“Oh my…I didn’t know Fluttershy got a new animal.”

“Excuse me?” Alex says.

“Oh, I apologize…I didn’t mean for rudeness.”

“Who the hell are you?” Alex asks with interrogation in his voice.

“Excuse my rudeness…Fluttershy told me to be better than that, I’m Discord…the Lord of Chaos.” He says.

Alex’s eyes widen after hearing those words. he looks at his left hand which held the mark of the Guardian and it started to glow, the mark looked like a Blackstar with a Five Claw Scratch over it. He grabs a Kitchen Knife and he throws it at Discord.

“Whoa, whoa…what’s the problem here?” Discord says putting his claws up.

“I’ve seen a Chaos Lord before…he tried to fuck with my mind, I almost killed my friends because of him.” Alex jumps on the table and leaps to Discord. Discord then wiggles his body around to avoid the oncoming attack, Alex then turns around to see Discord laughing a little. His hand then glows again and he grabs Discord’s arm.

“Huh?”

Alex pulls Discord down and he grabs him by his Goatee.

“Agh! How are you hurting me? No mortal can just straight up pull on my Goatee and give me pain from it.”

“I’m not a mortal…I’m a Guardian and I protect worlds from scum like you.”

“Alex!”

Discord and Alex look to see Fluttershy there…pissed off.

“Fluttershy, get back!”

“Alex! Get let go of him.”

“What? Why would I do that?!” Alex asks.

“Discord is my friend and I promise you he hasn’t laid a claw on me! I reformed him!” Fluttershy says.

Alex looks at Discord and he has a begging face with tearing eyes, he then sighs and let’s go of Discord’s Goatee.

“I apologize Fluttershy.” Alex says as he puts his head down.

“It’s alright, but why did you attack Discord?” Fluttershy says.

“As soon as he said Lord of Chaos…I flipped.”

“Why? I don’t recall ever meeting you.” Discord said.

“Back in Gateway…a being known as a Chaos Lord…there are many of them, one known as The Unknown…took all my rage, sorrow, and fear…and used it against me…used it to control me…It was easy for him because he striked when I was at my weakest time.”

“Weakest time?” Discord asks.

“I…I’d rather not talk about it.” Alex said.

“Oh…okay.” Fluttershy says.

“Do these Chaos Lords look like me?” Discord asks.

“Not really…they’re usually tall and hooded…however Unknown had a face like yours…but with black scales and red burning eyes that could give even a Guardian fear.”

“Oh my.”

Discord was in shock when he heard that, Alex looks down then he looks up with a sudden smile.

“Anyway, enough about that I made tea! There should be enough for the both of you.” Alex says as he walks in the Kitchen.

Discord and Fluttershy look at each other with worry.

“Um…Alex, are you alright?” Fluttershy asks.

“Yeah, why wouldn’t I?” Alex says as he looks at her while pouring the Tea.

“Well…you were just sad…and suddenly…you’re happy?” Discord asks.

Alex puts down the kettle.

“I’m just trying not to think about it right now…it was in the past.”

Fluttershy walks over to Alex.

“Discord, give us some time please.” Fluttershy says

Discord respectfully exits the cottage.

Fluttershy puts a hand to Alex’s chest, “You can’t just bury your feelings and past.”

“Why shouldn’t I? It works for me.” Alex says as he looks at her.

“No, it doesn’t…and I should know.”

“What makes you think it doesn’t work?” Alex asks.

“You just told me you were taken control when you were weak…you’re still weak…aren’t you?”

“No…I’m not.” Alex says as he looks away.

“Don’t lie to me.”

Alex looks at her with some small surprise.

“You can’t just drown your demons…they might know how to swim.” Fluttershy says as she looks into his eyes.

“What?”

“You need to face them…give into your emotions…and let them out.”

Alex looks at her as she looked serious and worried, “You don’t need to worry about me…I can take care of myself.” Alex drinks his tea and he goes upstairs.

“Oh Alex.”

Discord walks back into the house with guilt and his head down.

“Don’t worry Discord, you didn’t do anything.”

“I know…but…I did that to you and your friends…I took control and turned you ponies into something you’re not.”

“Yes…but you forgave yourself and promised to never do it again…so you and I can stay friends.” Fluttershy says.

Alex was lying on the bed in the guest room Fluttershy was letting him stay in. He was staring at the ceiling as he saw a girl.

She had Aqua hair and Blue eyes like Alex, she was wearing a grey tank top compared to her pale skin…and on her left arm was the mark of a Guardian Lycan.

“Karen…what do I do?”

“Alex, stay back! I got him!”

“Karen, no!”

“AGH!”

“Karen!”

Alex opens his eyes and he then smashes the lamp that was on the table next to him.

“God Dammit!”

Fluttershy then walked in without knocking as she usually would.

“Alex!”

He looks up and sees Fluttershy with her hands over her mouth.

“Fluttershy…I’m sorry…I--“

Alex then gets up and runs out of Fluttershy’s House.

“Alex, come back!”

She looks down at the shattered Lamp on the floor, it then floats and puts itself back together.

“Huh?”

Fluttershy looks behind her to see Discord.

“I’m worried about him.” She says.

“You didn’t think you would hear this from me…but I am too…he seems like a good um…”

“Person.”

“Person…yeah.”

Fluttershy then hugs Discord as he puts an arm around her.

Author's Note

BEFORE YOU ASK! No...Fluttershy and Discord are not in a relationship and Discord does not have a crush on her...They're just close friends...a friend she can really trust basically.

Also, sorry if this took longer than usual, last week was really busy for me at School...end of quarter shit.
BUT I'd rather take my time than rush to get the next chapter out.

Anyhoo what do I say about this chapter?

V. Guardian's Remorse

Ponyville

Alex was walking through Ponyville with his head down.

“Why the hell did I do that?” He says to himself.

Alex had his Jeans, Socks, and Shoes on…but he was shirtless, “Just…dammit.”

He looks up and sees Karen again. her blue hair was flowing as her green eyes shined at Alex, “I miss you…so much." He walks through her as if she wasn’t there. Tears then start to fall from his eyes, he then gets on his knee hoping his pain can be healed.

“Alex?”

Alex looks up and looks left and right.

“Who…who’s there?”

He then looks over to his very left to see Rarity with her hands on her knees wearing a button-up shirt and a skirt, “Come here.” Rarity puts her arms out.

Alex then stands up and hugs Rarity as he was still crying, “I’m such an idiot.”

“Alex, darling…don’t say that about yourself…here come inside.”

The two break the hug and they enter a decorated Boutique. Rarity leads Alex into the Kitchen where there was Breakfast made.

“Here, sit down…I’ve made some breakfast for me and Sweetie Belle, there should be enough for you.”

“Sweetie Belle?” Alex asks.

“You called me sis?”

Alex and Rarity look over to the entrance of the Kitchen to see a young girl with white fur who also was a Unicorn. She had Light Purple and Pink Hair that had some curls along with a White Blouse.

“No, I only mentioned your name to Alex here.”

Sweetie Belle looks to see Alex and her eyes immediately lit up.

“Hey.” Alex says as he waves.

“H-hi.” Sweetie Belles says with her voice stuttering.

“So…you’re Sweetie Belle? Rarity mentioned she had a Sister…but not a sweet-looking one such as yourself.” Alex says as he smiles.

Sweetie’s heart melted after hearing that.

He called me sweet!

“Alright, Sweetie…get dressed for school…I need to talk with Alex for a bit.”

“Okay.” Sweetie heads back to her room.

Rarity walks over to Alex with her hands on his chin making him look at her.

“What happened?”

“I…I had a small outburst at Fluttershy’s…I didn’t hurt her before you ask…I broke a lamp and almost attacked Discord.”

“Oh…but why?”

“Discord mentioned himself as the Lord of Chaos…back in Gateway…there were these Beings Called ‘Chaos Lords’ one used my emotions, fear, and rage to take control of me. I almost hurt my friends…because of that…I thought Discord was there for me specifically and to hurt Fluttershy.” Alex said as he looked away.

“There’s another reason isn't there?” Rarity asks.

“I don’t know what you mean.”

“There’s another reason you left that house because it wasn’t just because you almost hurt Discord is it?”

Alex starts to tear up again, “Fluttershy deeply reminds me of someone.” Alex says.

“Someone? Was she special to you?” Rarity asks.

“Yes…she was.” Alex says.

“Tell me about her.”

Alex looks at her and sighs, “Her name was Karen…she was a Guardian Lycan as well…she also helped me when I first became a Guardian. She helped me…and I helped her…she had her own struggles, I gave her advice and such…on top of that…me and her would sing together…It was an extreme passion of ours.”

Rarity listened to him closely.

“We fell in love…it was true and pure. I promised to protect her and she would protect me.”

“Did…something happen to her?”

Alex then started tear up again.

“One of our fellow Guardian Lycans turned on us…his name was Split...after his sister was killed. He wouldn’t calm down then he attacked us…later he killed innocents of Gateway and Humans.”

“Oh my stars…”

“Karen went to go face him herself and later I caught them in a brawl.”

Alex was sprinting through the forest as a Human looking for Karen.

Rain was falling and thunder was booming in the forest.

“Karen!”

Later he sees Karen and Split having a bloody battle.

“Karen, what the hell are you doing?!”

“Alex, stay back! I got him!”

Karen and Split exchange claws at each other, she then manages to claw his eye real bad.

“AGH! You bitch!”

Alex then attempts to intervene the two of them, Split looks to see Alex and he slashes at his head.

“Ah! Fuck!”

Karen then jumps on Split pinning him to the ground, she chomps on Split’s neck, letting blood fall.

“You lapdog for this fucking order…Humans and Non-Humans should fall under the order of the Lycans.”

“You forgot what it means to be a Guardian Lycan split!” Karen says

Karen then puts his claws up ready to kill him.

“Karen, no!”

Karen then looks over at Alex with concern...then Split then impales his arm and claws through Karen’s Heart.

“AGH!”

“Karen!”

Split takes his arm out and lets Karen fall to the ground.

“I didn’t forget…I threw it away.”

Split then sprints away, Alex more worried about Karen run over to her. She was back in her Human form but had a big gash in her torso.

“Karen…”

Karen looks over to Alex who was crouched over her, “Hey…” Alex puts his hand on her cheek.

“It’s bad isn’t it?” Karen asks.

“Just don’t look…it is.” Alex says

The Rain dropped on both of them…washing some of Karen’s Blood.

“Shit…well this wasn’t how I expected that to go down.” Karen chuckles after saying that.

Alex laughs a little as well but goes back to worrying, “You’re…you’re gonna be okay…please.”

Karen then puts her hand on his cheek, “No.”

“Please, don’t.”

“Only Guardians can be killed by another Guardian…these wounds are real and they hurt like hell.”

Karen groans after her sentence and puts a hand to it.

“Please…I don’t want to be alone…again.”

Karen then uses her strength to sit up, she then kisses him.

“Get that bastard…don’t…don’t let him…hurt…anyone…else.” Karen says.

Karen’s eyes start to close, her movement becomes more limited.

“If you love me…let me die.”

Her eyes then close slowly as she stops breathing and moving.

“Karen?”

No response came from her.

“Karen?”

Alex looks at her face to face.

“Karen!”

Tears start to fall from Alex’s eyes as he puts his head on her chest, “Don’t leave me please.” His hands were touching her bloody hands that lied on the wound.

“I love you.” Alex says.

Rarity’s eyes teared up with sadness.

“Oh Alex…I’m so sorry.” Rarity says

“Please…you didn’t do anything.” Alex says

“Did I?”

Alex and Rarity look back at the Kitchen Entrance to see Fluttershy standing there, Alex runs over to her and hugs her as Fluttershy returns the hug as well.

“Fluttershy…I…I’m so sorry…you didn’t do anything wrong…not a single thing at all. I would never want to hurt you, I would rather die than hurt you.” Alex says as he was crying, and sounds could be heard from him as well.

“I am afraid that something will happen to you…to all of you. I care about you guys…you’ve shown me nothing but love, respect, and friendship.” Alex says.

“Alex…”

He looks at Fluttershy face-to-face after hearing his name.

“After you saved me from the Timberwolves and you supported me right from where I had nightmares…I trusted you,” Alex looks down after hearing 'Trusted', “I still do.”

Alex looks up as she smiles and starts to tear up a bit.

“I’m glad you told us what happened…even though I eavesdropped.” Fluttershy says

“It’s okay.” Alex says.

“I think Karen wants you to move on and be happy.” Rarity then says.

“Yeah…I guess so.” Alex says as he smiles.

“By the way…um…you left this.” Fluttershy holds up his Vest, Tie, and Button Shirt along with his Guitar Case.

“I didn’t want to wear it because I’d rather not wearing something two days in a row.”

“What? Did you not have other clothing when you came here?” Rarity asks.

“Nope.”

Rarity gasps and drags Alex up the stair.

“Oh poor you! You need some new clothes…I’ll take care of that!” Rarity says.

“Um…Fluttershy! I’ll see you in a bit!” Alex says as he was being shoved upstairs.

Alex was standing on a small stage where Rarity was taking measurements of his structure.

“Ooh…by the way, yes…you have a beautiful build and structure.” Rarity says as she giggles.

“Thanks.” Alex says as he laughs

“Oh it’s great that you’re smiling and laughing again…no more depressing Alex, alright?” Rarity says as she whiffs a finger in his face like he was a dog or wolf.

(Oh wait.)

“So what do you usually wear besides your nice vest and tie?” Rarity asks.

“I would usually wear a nice white shirt, a black hoodie, and at some points in time….a black Fedora.” Alex says.

“Really? You wear Fedoras?” Rarity asks.

“Sometimes yeah…why?”

Rarity was picturing him wearing a Fedora with his Long Black Hair, “Oh nothing…so that’s all you would wear?” Rarity asks.

“At some points when I’m doing some serious traveling I wear a Long Trench Coat that reaches to my knees along with the vest and tie.” Alex says.

Rarity writes all this down.

“So why are you asking me this?” Alex says.

“It’s so I can make them for you.” Rarity says.

“What? All that?” Alex says.

“Nothing is ever too hard for me.” Rarity says.

“Oh…um…then…can you make a few other things then?” Alex asks.

“What do you need?” Rarity says.

“Well since I came in here in these only clothes…when I transformed…I lost my boxers...undergarments, and I don’t have any spare ones and other stuff like that.” Alex says.

“Oh! Well…don’t worry darling…I have got you covered.” Alex says.

“Do I need to pay you or anything?” Alex asks.

“Well…normally yes…but for you…I’ll do it for free.”

“Oh…that’s great--“

“If…you play me a song for me.” Rarity says.

Alex then laughs after hearing that, “No problem…it’ll probably get stuff off my mind.” Alex says, he walks out of the room and downstairs back to Fluttershy.

“Hey Flutters…did you bring my Guitar as well?” Alex asks.

“Why yes…I did.” Fluttershy answers.

“Great! Here come up…I’m gonna play another song.” Alex says.

“Okay.” Fluttershy says as she smiles, the two go back up where Rarity was already getting to work.

“Does…anyone have any requests?” Alex says as he sits down on the edge of the stage getting his Guitar out.

“Um…”

“Actually…never mind…my music might be something you don’t recognize.” Alex says.

“Um…was there ever a song you and Karen sang together?” Fluttershy asks.

“Actually…yeah…surprisingly her last words were from one of our songs.” Alex says.

Alex then tunes his Guitar and starts playing a melody.

I cut you into pieces…
Searching for your imperfections,
I had plans to make you whole…
But all my threads couldn't stop the bleeding,
There's nothing left, but I'm not leaving
When all I know is you…

I've been looking for a way
To bring you back to life…
And if I could find a way,
Then I would bring you back tonight…
I'd make you look, I'd make you lie,
I'd take the coldness from your eyes…
But you told me, if you love me
Let it die…

Your eyes stare right through me…
Ignoring my failed attempts to,
Breathe back life into your veins…
But I can't start your cold heart beating,
You're so far gone, but I'm not leaving
When all I know is you…

I've been looking for a way
To bring you back to life…
And if I could find a way,
Then I would bring you back tonight…
I'd make you look, I'd make you lie,
I'd take the coldness from your eyes
But you told me, if you love me
Let it die…

And you left me…
More dead than you'll ever know…
When you left me,
Alone…

I've been looking for a way
To bring you back to life…
And if I could find a way,
Then I would bring you back tonight…
I'd make you look, I'd make you lie,
I'd take the coldness from your eyes
But you told me, if you love me
Let it die…
Let it die…
Let it die…
Let it die…

Rarity and Fluttershy had small tears flowing from their eyes, hey immediately wipe their eyes.

“That was beautiful…as always.” Rarity says

Fluttershy doesn’t say anything but hug Alex.

“Aw…it’s okay Fluttershy.” Alex says as he hugs her back.

“So…It’s gonna take me a while to finish…why don’t you tell us more about your world?” Rarity asks.

“Gladly.”

VI. A Guardian's Invitation...and Preparations

As Alex talked about his world and his friends, Rarity and Fluttershy were fascinated with every single word.

“Chris is the only Human in Gateway?” Rarity asks.

“Yep.”

“He’s also married to a Fox-like Girl?” Fluttershy asks.

“Yep…basically she looks like a human…but with the ears and tail of a fox.”

“They have a daughter as well?” Rarity asks.

“Yep…Emily, that little fox….actually I might have something in my case.” Alex says.

He looks through his Guitar case with all the zip-up pockets and he pulls out a picture of him and the family. Rarity and Fluttershy both look at the picture, they all seemed really happy…Chris and his wife, both arms around each other along with Alex crouched and an arm around Emily, whom she had him in a hug.

“Sam was taking the picture, we insisted him to put it on counter…but he said he’d be taking up the view of the beautiful background.” Alex said as he chuckled.

“Wow…you seem very happy.” Fluttershy says.

“They’re like my family…something I could never have.” Alex says.

Rarity and Fluttershy both look up in confusion.

“I don’t want to bring a child who will have the high possibility of becoming like me…a Lycan…I don’t want that for him…I want him to be normal…and happy.” Alex says.

“If he does become like you though…wouldn’t that mean he would become a Guardian?” Rarity asks.

“As well as become immortal? Yes, which is the other reason why.”

A little while later as Alex strummed his Guitar…Fluttershy was laying down on his knees.

“Alright, all finished!” Rarity says.

“With what?” Alex asks.

“With your Clothes silly.” Rarity says.

Alex’s eyes open wide.

“Wait…already?!” Alex exclaims.

“I’ve been doing this for years darling…this is my specialty…but I must ask…why a Black Hoodie? I can understand the Fedora but…why?”

“It’s casual…I don’t go somewhere important every day of my life…even the vest and tie is sometimes causal.” Alex says.

“I see…and I got the undergarments done as well.” Rarity says.

“Great…thanks.” Alex says.

“Here…try this on.” Rarity says as she holds up a white shirt, Alex gladly puts it on, now covering his bare body.

“Great…now can you…”

“Rares, I know you just want to stare at my body for a while longer.” Alex says.

“Darn it.” Rarity says.

Rarity then grabs the finished Black Hoodie with white strings to tighten the hood if he so pleased. Alex then puts it on and zips it up as well, he then looks at a mirror to see how he looked.

“Heh, I look just like I do back in Gateway.” Alex says.

Just then, Twilight walks in with a smile on her face, “Oh wow, didn’t think Alex and Fluttershy wouldn’t be here.” Twilight says as she smiles.

“I needed new clothes.” Alex said as he smiled.

“Anyway, I got tickets to tonight’s Grand Galloping Gala!” Twilight says.

“Ooh yes! They’ve certainly have gotten better since the first time.” Rarity says.

“Yep, and I have one for Alex as well.” Twilight says as she pulls out an extra ticket.

“Wait really?” Alex says as he had some small excitement.

“Yep!” Twilight replies.

“This is great!” Alex says.

Alex then whispers something into Rarity’s ear, Rarity answers with a thumbs up and a wink.

“How long do we have until we go?” Alex asks.

“Well it’s in Canterlot and we’re also staying at the castle as a treatment from the two sisters…so…about an hour.” Twilight says.

“This should be fun.” Alex says.

“Didn’t think you’d be so excited about it.” Fluttershy says.

“Why wouldn’t I be? Back in Gateway we had town parties…all Guardians and Citizens would be there…all types of music and dancing…It’s an amazing experience as sometimes I would perform as well.” Alex says.

“Maybe you can ask Princess Celestia if you can perform at the Gala tonight.” Rarity then says

“Maybe…” Alex says as he thinks.

What would I sing is the question…

“Just to clarify, a Gala is basically a classy type of calm party?” Alex asks.

“Yep…but Celestia finds it boring so she changes it up at some points.” Twilight answers

“Ah…good…wait a second…since it’s at the castle…how many rich snobs will there be?” Alex asks as his tone changes.

“Probably a lot…sadly.” Twilight answers.

“Well…I’ve learned to ignore people…or ponies like that since they think their opinions are higher and such…as long as they don’t want to trouble me then I’ll be happy.” Alex says.

Twilight with a small hint of worry, smiles and puts a thumbs up.

-1 Hour Later-

The Mane Six and Alex were boarding the Friendship Express on its way to Canterlot.

As all found their dorms and such as well as the living room-type area, they all made themselves comfortable.

“Hey Twilight, you think I can send a letter to Princess Celestia?” Alex asks.

“Sure!” Twilight says as her horn lights up and a scroll appears with a Quill as well.

“Hm…haven’t written with a Quill in a while.” Alex says as he takes the paper and quill.

“Give it to Spike when you’re done.” Twilight says.

“Spike?”

“Oh yeah, that’s right! You haven’t met him yet.” Twilight says.

“Hi!”

Alex looks on the left side of him to see a Purple and Green-Scaled Dragon, who seemed he was still a Child.

“Well hey there little Dragon, I’m Alex.” He says as he smiles.

Holy shit…a Child Dragon…never thought I’d see the day.

“I’m Spike, Twilight’s Number One Assistant!” He replies.

Alex offers a fist bump, “Well Spike, I think me and you will be good friends.”

Spike returns the bump and smiles.

“Now…where was I? Oh yeah, the letter.” Alex writes down his letter to Celestia with ease as he smiles.

“Alright done.”

Spike takes the letter and wraps it up, “Great, this will only be a minute.” Spike breathes fire on the letter as it disappears from existence.

“Whoa…what the…”

“I can send letters to anyone’s way thanks to Twilight’s Magic when she hatched my egg.” Spike says.

“Ah…nice.”

Just then Spike burps and a letter poofs up, Alex opens his eyes wide from the magic...it was fascinating.

“From Celestia.” Spike says as he holds up the scroll.

“Snap…that was quick.” Alex says, he then takes the scroll and he reads it.

“Well…I must setup for the Gala…I will be in my dorm.”

“Alright, bye Alex!” Twilight says.

Alex walks in his dorm to see the bed war near the ceiling and next to a window, while below was a clothes hanger and bag holder, on the side of the bed was a sink and a mirror. Alex climbs up to the bed as he grabs his Guitar Case, “If I’m Right…I still had my music player as well as my notes.” Alex says.

Alex opens up the case to look through the pockets, he then finds his Phone and his booklet along with some earbuds, “Yes…hell yes," Alex says as he smiles. He then sees his phone was at low battery, “Damn…wait…this place is magic…probably more than Gateway.” Alex says, he quickly exits his dorm to see right where Twilight was, reading.

“Hey Twilight.”

“Yes Alex?”

Alex holds out his Phone, “You think you can use Magical Energy to charge this up?”

Twilight looks at the phone with confusion, “What is that?” she asks

“Well to put it shortly…I can talk to people with this as well as take pictures and listen to music on this…but the battery is low so I just thought you could help me.”

Twilight’s eyes widen with fascination, “Wow…that’s amazing…can I see?”

“Sure, but don’t take it apart or anything.”

Twilight presses the button on the top of the phone which then the screen pops up and a label said ‘Pull the ring to unlock’

“Amazing," She unlocks the phone to see a picture of himself and a small fox child, “Is this a picture? I see you and…a child with fox ears.”

“That’s Emily…my niece…kinda.” Alex says.

Then a prompt pops up that says ‘Battery Low, charger required.’

“Oh I see now, don’t worry I got this.” Twilight says, her horn then glows as she sends energy towards the phone.

The Screen then shows the Battery’s Power going up to 100%

“Wow, thanks Twilight.” Alex says as he was about to take the phone.

“Wait! Can’t I look at it a little bit longer?” Twilight asks with sad eyes.

“Not gonna work Twilight, I need it to get ready for the Gala.”

“Awww….okay.” Twilight says as she gives the phone back.

“Thanks…hey maybe later.” Alex says as he smiles.

He then walks back into his dorm, “Alright…what to play…what to play.” Alex says as he looks through his music list and booklet. Alex grabs his Guitar as he strums a few different song intros.

“I have lots that could feel classy and such," Alex says...he then thinks to himself, “I wonder if Electric Guitars exist here,” Alex says as he smiles deviously. Alex then puts on the earbuds and starts listening to different songs, he writes down in his booklet, notes and lyrics, “Why not…two?” Alex said to himself. He then strums notes to a joyful-like song.

“So this is what you meant…when you said that you were spent.” Alex continues to sing the lyrics to himself as he plays the notes

I better ask Spike for more scrolls.

At least a couple hours went by as the train was peering to it’s destination.

“Hey uh…Alex…we’re getting close--“

The Mane Six all look to see the Guardian blacked out with his earbuds in and his Guitar and Case beside him.

“Aw…he looks so peaceful.” Fluttershy says.

“Yep.” Rarity replies.

One of Alex’s earbuds were off as the music playing from it was heard, Rarity goes up to the bed to hear the music, she listens and her head starts to move to it, “That is a nice rhythm.” Rarity says.

Alex then groans and starts to move around, Rarity notices this and gets down from the ladder that goes up to the bed.

“Alex, time to get up…we’ll be gettin’ close to Canterlot.” Applejack says.

Alex groans as it sounded like he was complain.

“Darling you’ll need the time to do your hair since you fell asleep.” Rarity says.

This was true, Alex is a bedhead in which his hair will be a mess when he raises his head from a pillow, “Five more minutes girls…” Alex moans as he then grabs the covers.

Rainbow Dash then decides to motivate him to wake up, she climbs up the ladder, and puts one of her wings to his nose and wiggles it. Alex wiggles his nose around as it started to tickle him, then his entire body shudders and shakes. Alex then chuckles as he starts to get up, he then playfully shoves Dash’s wing away from his face as he sits up straight, “Alright fine, you girls win.” Alex says as he looks at them and chuckles.

Alex gets down from the bed and looks at the mirror, “Shoot…anypony got a comb? Hey I said it right that time.” Alex says as he chuckles again.

Rarity then gives him a comb so he could fix his hair, Alex carefully combs and straightens his hair and messes with it a little with his hands to see if it was sturdy and looked good, “Alright…there we go.” Twilight then gives him the courtesy of putting all his stuff back in his Guitar Case along with his clothes in his Suitcase.

“Thanks Twilight.” Alex says as he smiles.

“No problem.” Twilight says as she smiles back.

“Shall we?” Alex asks as the Train stops.

“We shall.” The Mane Six reply.

The Seven then walk out of the Train with all their bags together, As well as Spike…carrying all of Rarity’s Bags.

“Ah…It always feels so good to be here.” Rarity says as she smiles.

“How many times have you been here Rarity?” Alex asks.

“Many times darling, I’m friends with one of the Nobles and they’re very generous and nice.” Rarity says.

“Oh so…not all of them are jerks?” Alex says.

“No…not all of them…well most of them…but not the ones I’m friends with.” Rarity says.

“Ok great.” Alex says as he smiles.

The crew then walks through the streets of Canterlot. Alex looking around looks amazed with the city, “Jeez…last time I was here, I only saw the castle and barely got to see the town…it’s much cooler up close.” Alex says. he then looks back down and while walking, he sees a lot of staring faces.

“Jeez, I hope ponies aren’t quick to judge, besides Ponyville.”

“Oh don’t worry, anypony would stare at something they’ve never seen.” Twilight says.

Alex looks around as he could hear a few whispers.

“What…you can hear them?” Twilight asked.

“Well I can hear the faint whispering but I can’t understand what they’re saying…being a Wolf has its perks…but I would hear them way better If I was actually a Wolf.” Alex says.

Twilight gives an understanding expression and they all continue to walk towards the castle. A while later, they arrive at the Castle Gates. The two Guards posted there open the gates for them all.

“You Majesty, Elements, Guardian.” The Guard says.

“Heh, so the Sisters revealed to you guys who I am?” Alex asks.

“Yes sir.”

Alex chuckles as the gang enter the Castle Grounds with Princess Celestia waiting there, “It’s nice to see you all again.” Celestia says.

“You too Celestia.” Twilight says.

“Hello to you again.” Alex says again as he waves.

Celestia chuckles as she waves back, “Hello to you too Alex.”

“So…where do we drop off our bags?” Alex says.

“Follow me, I will lead you all to your rooms.” Celestia says.

The Crew walk down from the fields to the hallways of all the rooms in the Castle, as the crew walk through the hallway, Alex sees a White Unicorn Stallion with Blonde Hair in a Tuxedo pass by…giving him a disgusted look. Alex sees the look, then he completely rubs it off and goes back to the conversation with the gang.

“It’s like a Five-Star Hotel or something.” Alex says as he chuckles.

Celestia giggles at the comment, “It’s because at some points, the nobles will stay at the castle as well as guests and visitors.”

“Nice.” Alex replies.

“This is where you will be staying Alex.” Celestia says as she faces the door.

“Great, thank you very much, your highness.” Alex says, he enters his room and looks around. There was a Queen Size Bed with a large frame and overframe as well, there was a dresser with drawers, a mirror, and cabinets, there was a slide closet with a clothes hanger, finally, there was a Bathroom with a toilet, sink, a large bathtub and a walk-in shower.

“Fancy…” Alex says as he chuckles to himself.

A couple minutes later, Alex had himself settled in with his Guitar out and his notebook out.

“My…whole life…is rolling by.”

A knock is then heard at the door, “Come in.”

Celestia walks into the room where he sees Alex writing down his notes.

“Your Majesty…what do I owe the pleasure?”

Celestia giggles as she waves her hand down, “Please…just call me Celestia, and I just wanted more information on what you were going to play at the Gala.”

“Oh well…I wanted to play two songs and they use instruments and such…and I must ask you something.”

“What is that?”

“Is there such thing as an Electric Guitar here?”

For a while, Celestia and Alex discussed how it would play out and how he would perform and who would help play the instruments with him.

“I will make sure this goes all as we just planned.” Celestia says.

“Great, thank you Celestia.”

“Oh…and Alex?”

“Yes?”

“Fluttershy told me something happened this morning…may I ask what it was?”

Alex looks down and sighs, “I met Discord and when he said Lord of Chaos…I thought he was a Chaos Lord…which is something from my world, which they could take control of you and cause you to cause…chaos and wreak havoc…even kill…I attacked him.”

“Oh my…”

“Thankfully…Fluttershy stopped me before I could actually do anything.”

“Wait…you were able to hurt Discord?” Celestia asks.

“Well I only pulled on his Goatee…but yeah.” Alex answers.

“Oh…continue.”

“I stopped myself as well and I felt Guilty as…I was controlled by a Chaos Lord and I almost killed someone back in Gateway.”

Celestia put one hand over her chin as if she was about to cover her mouth, "I felt guilty as I thought back to how I able to fall under control...I was angry…so I broke a lamp in which Fluttershy seemed a little scared…so…I ran.” Alex explains

“Why were you guilty?”

Alex explains Karen, who she was and what she meant to him and how much Fluttershy reminded him of her, Celestia had both of her hands over her mouth as small tears were starting to form.

“I…I’m just scared, I’m afraid that something will happen to her and I won’t be able to do anything about it…I’ll fail everypony in this world…I’ll make the same mistake I did…of not protecting the one I care about the most.”

“That won’t happen.” Celestia says as she puts her hands down.

“Yes it will! You know why? It’s because I’m a monster…I don’t deserve anyone…I don’t deserve any friends…I deserve to be alone…I can never be a Guardian…I can never be a leader," Alex starts crying as he breaks down a bit, “I can’t do anything right, I can’t protect the ones I love! I don’t deserve to be a Guardian! I don’t deserve to be here! I--“

Celestia stops him in his meltdown and gives him a heartwarming hug, Alex accepts the hug as he hangs onto her as he then cries even more as sounds of sadness were heard from him, “I…I…”

“Alex.”

He looks up to see Celestia whom also had small tears from her eyes, “You were brought here for a reason I believe…and If anything…this is a second chance for you to be happy…you cannot dwell on the past…and you saved Fluttershy from those Timberwolves…on top of that…she has feelings for you…I could tell, she will not let you go…but she wants you to heal…as do I right now.” Celestia says.

Alex hugs her tightly again as he continues to cry.

“I am here for you, Twilight is here for you, the elements are here for you, Luna is here for you, all of your friends are here for you, and most importantly…Fluttershy is here for you.” Celestia says in a motherly voice.

Alex sniffs as he wipes his tears and hugs her again, “Thank you…thank you so much.”

“You’re welcome Alex…now…you should clean yourself up…Rarity wanted you for something.”

“T-thanks.”

Celestia then walks over to the door.

“Wait…Celestia?”

“Yes Alex?”

“Can…can I have another hug?”

Celestia then walks over to him giggling as she hugs him again.

She’s like the mother I never had…she’s beautiful, loving, and caring…I never want to let go.

The two let go as Alex chuckles.

“Thanks again.”

“No problem…if you ever need someone to talk to…I will be here for you.” Celestia says as she exits the room.

Alex walks over to Rarity’s room as he had himself all cleaned up and such.

He had his hoodie off and was wearing his clear white shirt with his jeans and shoes, as he walks down the hallway, he notices the same white unicorn stallion with blonde hair up ahead. The two walk pass each other and one says a word.

“Freak.”

Alex hears that word then immediately turns around, “Excuse me?”

The Unicorn continues to walk away from him.

“Hey!” Alex walks over to him and forcefully turns him around.

The Unicorn gives a disgusting look as he rubs his shoulder where Alex touched him.

“Do you have a problem with me?” Alex asks.

The Unicorn ignores him.

“Do you have a problem with me? ‘Cuz if you do…say it to my face and not be a coward about it.”

“Ugh…if it wasn’t obvious…that’s it…you just want me to say something you already know the damn answer to?”

Alex looks at him with a skeptical look.

“For goodness sakes, your attire is barely appropriate for a place like this, your hair looks like someone put a mop on your head, and look at your disgusting self…you aren’t even a pony.”

Alex continues to look at him with the same look.

“I don’t even know why the bloody mane six decided to take you in.”

Alex’s face changes to a straight face.

“That magic bookworm, Starswirl the Bearded wannabe doesn’t deserve to be Princess…she doesn’t even come from a family of Royalty.”

Alex stood there listening.

“That dirty cowmare apple bitch shouldn’t even step foot in here as she’s like a savage compared to this place, That fashion bitch shouldn’t be in the dungeons…rotting along with her hair all messy after what she did to me, That childish pink mare should learn to grow up and start working in a rock factory, the Rainbow-haired mare…or Wonderbolt wannabe should just be doing what she should be doing…controlling the weather and make sure it doesn’t rain on me except everyone else.”

Alex stood there with his anger boiling.

“Lastly…that pink-maned little bitch…honestly…in Canterlot…what she would be doing is working the corner…better yet…be my little whore with a body like that.”

Alex stood there as his temper just popped a little.

“They’re all stupid and they shouldn’t be here on this world.”

Alex had his arms crossed with the same expression he had on, “Mmm-hmm…talk about my friends like that again and I’ll kick your fucking teeth in.” Alex says in a calm-fearful voice.

The Unicorn’s eyes then become angered at Alex.

“Oh, I can take insults because I don’t really care because I don’t know you and from a standpoint…you must be spoiled rich fucker…so I really wouldn’t care,” Alex then walks up to him face-to-face. “But say one more thing about my friends, especially Fluttershy…not only will I kick your fucking teeth in…I’ll crush your neck and I will smash your fucking head in…you are so lucky I’m not doing that now after what you just said about her…but honestly…I’m better than that and I’d rather not ruin my entire trip and day today…now fuck off.”

The Unicorn then runs off as he still gave him an angered look, Alex turns around continuing to walk to Rarity’s room.

This night will not be ruined by rich fuckers who care only for themselves and will downgrade anything that will look ‘Out of the ordinary’ for them and shit.

Alex knocks on Rarity’s door, “Come in!” he opens the door and enters Rarity’s room.

“I’m guessing you have what I’ve requested ready?”

Author's Note

Fuck me, that was somewhat of a dozy...the time I have posted this was at 1:56am....I wanted to make somewhat of a big chapter and I wasn't going to stop until I finished this Chapter.

Anyhoo...I sneak peeked two of the songs in this chapter...If anyone guesses them wins a Medal!]
An Imaginary Medal, wear it anytime you want and It goes with any style of fashion you have.

And if it wasn't obvious...Blueblood is still an asshole however...anytime he was introduced basically being a jerk...immediately someone would threaten him, someone showing their weapon or have something pointed at his face...heck even being killed already after one word (Which I find funny half the time) but I wanted to start small with just a verbal threat and not already attacking him and such because that's how it usually would go down then someone already having a gun to his face (As Satisfying as that is) but basically doing that logically would probably have the main character be chained up for pulling a weapon on a royal...plus Blueblood immediately being a coward after hearing a few words...I'm pretty sure he would still have anger on his face, planning what he's gonna do to his victim.

ANYWAY IT IS SPRING BREAK FOR ME SO I WILL WORK ON THIS EVEN MORE THAN BEFORE.

I'M HUNTER AND I AM TIRED AS SHIT...Goodnite....Zzzzzzzzzz

VII. A Guardian's Night at the Gala

31 minutes until the Gala

Celestia & Luna were both making sure all the usual and new decorations were where they are for tonight’s Gala.

“So how has Alex been doing? You visited him sister?” Luna asks.

“Why yes, I did…he seems to be doing fine.” Celestia answers.

“Oh…well that’s great…I’m happy he’s enjoying his stay here in Equestria.”

“I am too…”

“Sir, that’s not where that goes…here, let me assist.” Luna says as she makes her way towards the Ponies decorating.

“Oh, you don’t need to help us your Majesties.” One of the ponies say.

“Am I not allowed to be of assistance and have some small fun?” Luna asks.

“Err…no, your highness…my apologies.”

“Oh please don’t apologize…just let your dear princess help you.” Luna says as she uses her horn to rearrange the streamers.

“Actually Luna.” Celestia says as she turns her around.

“After tonight…can you look in his dreams?”

“I will, may I ask why?”

“He has some inner demons…I think you can help him with those type of demons.” Celestia says.

“Alright, I promise you sister…he’ll be okay.”

“Thank you.”

Celestia then hugs Luna, “I just care for him…and the elements do so as well, especially…Fluttershy.” Celestia says.

“As much as you care for me?” Luna asks.

“Yes…she cares for him so much.” Celestia says.

“I don’t ever wanna let you down…”

Alex was getting himself dressed, “I don’t ever wanna leave this town…” He was pounding on walls or dressers to the beat of a song.

The swish of a cape or coat is heard, Chains are heard clinking, and in Alex’s shadow it seemed he was donning something on his head, “I am ready.”

“I hope you are darling, you look fabulous.”

“Hmm hmm hmmm.”

Alex then grabs his Guitar.

The Grand Galloping Gala

Fluttershy was sipping on some Apple Cider…in which Applejack provided for this year’s Gala.

“Oh…don’t be nervous Fluttershy, he’s interested in you…there’s got to be a reason why he hasn’t asked.”

She walks through the small crowds of ponies, all were dressed nicely and were having their own conversations.

The music on stage played on, there was a Piano Player, Drum and Symbol Player, Cello Player…in which was Octavia…one of Rarity’s good friends…she also had a violin next to her, and apparently Vinyl Scratch was there playing a chill-like tone from a Keyboard that usually would be heard from a Vibraphone.

As Fluttershy looked a little nervous, she spotted someone she recognized…and didn’t like, it was Blueblood, the one who was extremely rude to Rarity and so much others.

“Ah…why hello there…Fluttershy, isn’t it?”

“Y-yes.”

“Wow, you look different than from last time.”

“That was something I do regret but I’ve made up for it.” Fluttershy says as she moves her mane away from her eye.

“Right right…now…you usually like to help ponies out right?” Blueblood says as he gets closer.

“It would depend on the situation.” Fluttershy says as she steps back.

“Well, it would seem…I do not have anypony to accompany me to the Gala…would you like to be mine for the Gala?”

“Oh! Well…I would say yes…”

Blueblood’s smile turns a little evil.

“However, I already have somepony.” Fluttershy says.

“Wha--“

“Sorry Blueblood…and one more thing…don’t think I forgot how you treated my friends last time.” Fluttershy says as she walks away.

That felt…good, I’d better not use my assertiveness too much again though.

“That bitch.” Blueblood says.

“Alright, may I have everyone’s attention?”

Everypony looks towards the Stage where Celestia and Luna stood, “As you all know…there were rumors and sightings of a Non-Pony here in Equestria.” Luna says.

“However…the being means no harm and is a peaceful soul…he resides in a Land Called Gateway, a place where all Non-Humans live in peace, happiness, and harmony. The land is protect by Guardians…this being is one of them.” Celestia says.

There were small whispers and gasps from the crowd.

“However, do not fear my little ponies, he is a friendly and happy…person.” Celestia says as she smiles.

“And he is here to perform for you all.” Luna says.

“What?” Fluttershy says to herself.

“Meet…Alex.”

The crowd goes silent as Alex walks in, he was wearing his Black Button-Up shirt with his Black Vest that now seemed a little brighter compared to the shirt, and a new Black Tie...his outfit seem refreshed and amazing. He wore Black Dress-Type Jeans that had a small chain hanging from the right, on top, covering most of his hair, was a Black Fedora, and to top it all off, he held an electric guitar.

Just then, he points a finger at Octavia, giving her a signal.

She then picks up the Violin and plays a peaceful tune.

The Drum player then starts making his beats to the song.

The two played for a bit, then stopped.

Then Alex started playing along with Vinyl with her Vibraphone Keyboard.

All this talk…
Of growin' old…
Is wearin' on my soul…
Lessons learned,
Thoughts of times I've burned…
Within my soul…

My whole life is rollin' by…
Like a stone…
My whole life is rollin' by…
Like a stone, I should have known,
Rollin' stone…

My head won’t stop spinnin'
I’ve lost my way, I cannot stand
My skin won’t stop crawlin'
Eyes buzzin' round my head,

My whole life, is rollin by…
Like a stone,
My whole life is rollin by…
Just like a stone, I should have known
Rollin' stone…

Some of the audience then start to clap to the beat of the wonderful melody, Alex then slowly starts to play that Electric Guitar masterfully.

And my whole life Is rollin' by…
Just like a stone, I should have known
Rollin' stone,

All this talk…
Of growin’ old…
Is wearing on my soul.

The audience, even some nobles were cheering…they enjoyed it…some sat there and stayed silent.

“That motherbucker is the ‘Peaceful Creature?’” Blueblood says to himself.

He then looks over to Fluttershy to see her smiling with joy as she had her hands together and she was leaning upwards…swooned a little, “Alright…thank you all who don’t judge a book by its cover.” Alex says.

“You are quite welcome, dear boy…I must ask however…what do you plan to do here?” A Unicorn with a Blue Mane, a Monocle, and Mustache asked.

“Well…since there won’t be a way for me to go back to where I came from…I’ll stay…and I’ll protect Equestria…A Guardian’s Code is to always protect…and strike fear into the guilty ones.” Said Alex.

The crowd whispers again.

“But, that doesn’t mean I don’t have Life outside of my work…I am a friendly being and I usually will always get along with anypony…unless they give me a reason to not like them…but enough about me…don’t we still have a Gala?”

The crowd whispers get more loud as they were agreeing with him.

“Do you have any other songs Alex?” That voice came from Celestia whom was winking at him.

“Actually I do…but I understand this is supposed to be a classy-type party…but I understand It can be boring so…sorry if I change the mood too much.”

Alex then turns around and looks at the band playing with him, “Hope you guys got the next one memorized or something.” Alex says to them

“Oh we do.” Octavia says to him as she smiles.

“Alright, here we go!”

Alex turns around as he grabs the Microphone off the stand.

He starts stomping and clapping to a beat as Vinyl changes her Keyboard to a different Instrument and starts playing a cheerful tune.

The Audiences then start to stomp and clap along.

“That’s right! You got it!”

Alex then starts playing his Electric Guitar again.

So this is what you meant,
When you said that you were spent…
And now it's time to build from the bottom of the pit,
Right to the top…
Don't hold back…
Packing my bags and giving the academy a rain-check,

I don't ever wanna let you down…
I don't ever wanna leave this town…
'Cause after all,
This city never sleeps at night

It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger, but then I'll admit,
I'm just the same as I was…
Now don't you understand,
That I'm never changing who I am…

So this is where you fell,
And I am left to sell…
The path to heaven runs through miles of clouded hell,
Right to the top…
Don't look back…
Turning to rags and giving the commodities a rain-check…

I don't ever wanna let you down…
I don't ever wanna leave this town…
'Cause after all,
This city never sleeps at night…

It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger, but then I'll admit,
I'm just the same as I was…
Now don't you understand,
That I'm never changing who I am…

This road never looked so lonely…
This house doesn't burn down slowly…
To ashes, to ashes…

The band starts singing with Alex as well as some audience who recognized his lyrics.

It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger, but then I'll admit,
I'm just the same as I was…
Now don't you understand,
That I'm never changing who I am…

It's time to begin, isn't it?
I get a little bit bigger, but then I'll admit…
I'm just the same as I was…
Don't you understand,
That I'm never changing who I am…

The audience then claps as he jumps down from the stage.

“Thank you…all of you.” Alex says as he chuckles.

He then spots Fluttershy who was staring right at him, Fluttershy and Alex walk over to each other and stared at each other, “You should’ve told me that you were gonna be up there.”

“I wanted to…somewhat surprise you…and leave a good impression on the Nobles and such.”

“You know…no one asked me to accompany them for tonight.” Fluttershy says.

“Oh my…no one asked you?” Alex asked.

“Well one pony did…but I rejected his offer.” Fluttershy said.

“Why?”

“Because…I don’t want him…he’s not right for me.” Fluttershy says as she giggles.

“Well then…” Alex then twirls Fluttershy around and holds her close.

“Fluttershy, would you accompany me for tonight’s Gala?”

“Why yes Alex…I will.”

The band then starts to play slow dancing music.

“Oh wow…that was quick…shall we?” Alex asks as he puts his arm out.

“We shall.” Fluttershy says as she puts her arm around his.

Alex puts a hand to her waist and Fluttershy puts a hand to her back, both having an arm out with their hands holding. They move around with a small twirl every ten seconds. Alex then twirls Fluttershy with grace as she smiles, her dress floats a bit up from the twirl. They continue to do small dance moves as lots of ponies watched them.

“I’m so nervous.” Fluttershy says.

“Why is that?” Alex asks.

“They’re all looking at us…what if we mess up? What if the nobles think--“

“Fluttershy…just keep your eyes on me and nothing else…pretend it’s just us and we’re having the time of our lives.”

“Oh...um…okay.” Fluttershy says as she smiles.

The two grab everypony’s attention as finally, Fluttershy falls back and Alex kept her in his arms, he twirled her again. Alex takes off his fedora and has Fluttershy fall back again, she then nuzzles Alex and she smiles as she was now having the time of her life. The music ends and everyone claps at the two beautiful dancers.

“Oh, you have got to be joking! All of you!”

The crowd stops as the two look to where that hateful voice came from. It was Blueblood, who emerged from the crowd, “You all cheer for this lowlife imbecile?! He’s a freak! No muzzle, no tail, no wings, and what is that attire? What are those on your hooves?”

“These are called shoes…I understand you guys don’t really have anything like that and I don’t question it. Why the hell are you trying to shoot down someone who’s different? You’re no better than the criminals who try to expose me and my people just because they’re different.” Alex says.

“Do they all look like you or something?” Blueblood says.

“Some do…some don’t…but we live together in peace…and I make sure that peace stands.” Alex says.

“So is that why you threatened me earlier, for no reason?” Blueblood says.

“Ohh, don’t pull that bullshit, I threatened you…because you insulted and slandered my friends! The Elements!” Alex says.

Gasps are heard from the crowd for they don’t know who to believe.

“You say Twilight doesn’t deserve the Crown? Please, she deserves it way more than you do…Prince Blueblood.”

Twilight crosses her arms, staring at Blueblood.

“Applejack does way more fucking work than you could ever do…your servants do more work than you…I bet the word ‘Work’ isn’t in your vocabulary…and fucking savage? Please, she probably even makes more money than you considering all of her hard work.”

Applejack then crosses her arms and stares at Blueblood.

“Whatever Rarity did to you at the last Gala must’ve been because how much of a selfish douchebag you are…you can’t even call youself a Gentlecolt…talking about mares like that.” Alex says.

Rarity gives a ‘hmph’ sound as she crosses her arms as well as stares at Blueblood.

“Pinkie did work a rock factory, in other words…she also does more work than you…and she needs to grow up? Please, she can live her life how she wants…it’s her life.”

“That’s right!” Pinkie says…same gesture as the rest of the Mane Six.

“Rainbow Dash isn’t your personal whether pony, if anything, she’ll let it pour rain on you only…and at least she wants to sign up and serve her land…unlike you royal cowards who stay in your castles sending out ponies to their deaths.”

Rainbow Dash smirks as she knows Blueblood is fucked.

“Oh not you Celestia and Luna…if anything Fluttershy has told me you’ve experienced the battlefield...that’s a true leader right there.” Alex says, looking at the Two Sisters. Celestia and Luna both give him a thumbs up.

“Wha--Aunties?! Back me up here!”

“Lastly…for Fluttershy…if she was your fucking slave…I would give her freedom and I would tear you apart for having slaves in the first place…everything you said about Fluttershy is far from true…she’s so pure, she could be a Guardian.”

Fluttershy smiles as the Crowd gasps as they heard what Alex said, “The only reason I can find why you manipulate, harass, and hurt ponies…is because you’re a spoiled rich brat who still couldn’t get everything he wants…probably not even a good sized cock and a woman who will do whatever you want.”

Immediately after that, there were some laughs from the crowd.

“Now…if you’ll excuse us…we have a dance to get back to.”

Fluttershy, Alex, and the crowd go back to doing their own thing.

“To Tartarus with you…” Blueblood says.

Alex and Fluttershy were still walking away from him.

“To Tartarus with you!!!”

Blueblood’s horn lit up pitch black as a spell headed towards Alex. Fluttershy looked back to see the oncoming spell and she pushes Alex away, the spell then hits Fluttershy. She yells in pain as the spell took affect.

“Fluttershy!!!”

Fluttershy was down on the ground, muzzle flat down, Alex runs over to her and picks her up, he then sees a large lion-like scratch wound on her. One on the right side of her forehead, the second right next to her eye, and the last one, connected to her lips. She was bleeding pretty badly.

“Fluttershy…”

“H-hi Alex.”

“Why did you do that?! I can take the hit more than you! Why did you push me?!”

“Because…you already have enough scars.”

“What?”

“I might as well have one of my own to face my fears.” Fluttershy says as she starts tearing up.

Twilight then appears and picks Fluttershy up.

“I’ll take her to the Castle’s Clinic.” Twilight says.

Alex sat there silent.

“Alex?”

His body started to shake.

“A-Alex?” Twilight says.

“Oh no…” Celestia whispers.

Alex growls as he stands up, he starts walking towards Blueblood with rage. His eyes turn Blood Red, “You just had to go and do that didn’t you?”

His mark started to leak black...Alex’s Hand and Arm started to sprout fur and his fingertip grew claws and pads formed on the prints and palms.

The crowd looks upon Alex’s Arm and Claws.

“You need to fucking do something didn’t you?”

His entire body started to grow bigger with muscle and height...then he sprout fur. His other arm and hand sprouted fur and grew claws as well.

“You needed to do something to show you have no remorse for who you hurt…”

His feet burst out of his shoes as they then grow and extend, “As long as you get what you want.” His balance shift to the balls of his feet as claws sprouted as well as fur.

“Well guess what, Blood?” His Dress Pants start to suffer from his muscle growth and fur sprouts, however they survive the transformation, his tail then sprouts.

“I won’t show remorse either.” The crowd backs up from the Transforming Alex as he walks over to the now running Blueblood.

“I fucking won’t.”

His teeth sharpen as blood dripped from them, his hair lengthens and turns Snow-White, his ears extend and move to the top of his head.

“I don’t show remorse to those who prey on the weak.” Alex says as his voice deepens.

Alex’s growls then get louder as his Face grows into a Muzzle, “I never show remorse!” Alex’s transformation was complete as he stood as a Tall Lycan at Eleven Feet as usual. He then starts running towards Blueblood.

“I KILL ALL WHO ARE GUILTY!”

Blueblood screams for his life as Alex closed in on him, Alex then grabbed onto the back of his tuxedo and ripped claw marks into them while trying to turn Blueblood around. He picks Blueblood up by the Neck, choking him, but not enough to knock him out.

“Do you not show any remorse, for what you have done?!”

Blueblood could only choke and make out barely a word, Alex then swings him onto the ground, his Claws still around his neck while the other Claws were a centimeter away from Blueblood’s eye, that was shedding a tear, “I…I--I…”

“DO YOU SHOW REMORSE?!”

“I show…I show remorse!”

Alex then let’s go of Blueblood’s neck, “Just as I thought…you’re weak.”

Blueblood looks at the Giant Wolf with his hand somewhat covering his face...Alex then slashes at the right side of Blueblood’s Face, the unicorn screams in pain as instead of it being three claw cuts like Fluttershy…it was Five.

“How does that feel huh?” Alex then put a single claw at Blueblood’s left eye, and starts to carve around the eye, Blueblood continues to scream as the entire crowd watches in horror.

“Alex! Stop! Wake up, look at what you’re doing!” Luna yells in her Canterlot Voice.

Alex stops and looks at Blueblood, his face was bloodied up, as well as some Claw marks around his neck, Alex then stands up straight and looks at the entire crowd around him. They all looked at him as if he was a monster, he looks at the Elements to see feared expressions as well, the two sisters having tears fall from their eyes. Alex starts to breath heavily as he looks at his claws to see them covered him blood, tears then start to fall as he looks at everyone.

“I…am a Monster.” Alex says.

Alex then quickly leaves while everyone watch him run…from himself.

“…Alex didn’t deserve that.” Luna says.

“No…he didn’t.” Celestia says as he looks at the Injured and Moaning Blueblood.

Author's Note

Alright...now that this chapter is done, what time is it-- 4:23am?!?!?!?

FUCKING HELL!!!! I've been wanting to write this chapter and wow did it turn out amazing!

Anyway, Blueblood got what was coming...I show no remorse for what I wrote.

I'M HUNTER AND AGAIN, I AM TIRED AS SHIT! GOOD FUCKING NIGHT! Face falls onto the Keyboard
Zzzzzzzzzzz....

VIII. A Guardian's Demons

Alex was running through the hallways on all four, he passes by many of the Guards.

Alex had some small tears from his eyes as he sprinted, he then stops to see the Canterlot Gardens and Maze.

I’ve already lost myself.

Alex dashes towards the Garden and he then steps in front of the Maze entrance. he then sighs as he sees more tears fall. He then looks at his Claws again, stained from the blood of a greedy noble.

“Am I a monster…did he deserve that?”

He then remembers what he did to Fluttershy.

“He did…but…I wish I didn’t…I just showed everyone that I am dangerous…a Monster.”

Just then he looks behind him to see both Celestia and Luna.

Luna’s horn glows as a spell was casted.

“Ugh…”

Alex wakes up to be in the center of the maze still…the two princesses however…were gone, “Where did they go?” Alex then hears his voice was normal…but then he see a reflection of himself from the fountain in the maze. He saw that he was back to human…but something was not right.

Alex still had Snow-White Hair and it still reached down to his lower back, his teeth were still sharp enough to rip someone apart, his ears were still at the top of his head and look exactly the same. Alex looks behind him to see that his tail still exists…he moves it around to see if it was real still. He then sees he’s still a giant…but not as big as he was a Lycan…but definitely taller than his full-human self…he still had muscles and everything, he finally sees that he still had Red eyes.

“I guess…a Humanoid form…Half-Lycan.”

The reflection then changes to his Lycan self…he was covered in Blood and Guts, Alex started breathing rapidly…afraid of…himself, “This isn’t happening…I’m not a monster.”

“You are.”

Alex turns to see Fluttershy…standing at an end of a Pathway from the Center of the Maze.

“Flutters?”

She then walks away.

“Fluttershy!”

Alex runs to the pathway, following Fluttershy, he hears thunder in the sky as the clouds and blue colors darkened, “Where’d you go?” he kept running through pathways and then he finally reached the entrance again and saw Fluttershy standing there.

She turns around to let Alex see she had the Cuts on her face from earlier, “You did this…you caused this.” Fluttershy says as tears start to form.

“What? I didn’t cause that…Blueblood did remember?”

“Liar.”

Alex hears that voice come from Rainbow Dash, in which the other girls were walking behind Rainbow, “We never should have trusted you.” Rainbow says.

“Because of you, Fluttershy is hurt.” Applejack says.

“You aren’t allowed to be near us or Equestria anymore.” Rarity says.

Pinkie stood there…crying.

“We trusted you…and you broke it…you Monster.” Twilight says.

Alex started to drop tears again.

“You should leave now.”

Alex turns to see Luna.

“What…but you welcomed me here…you all opened your arms to me.” Alex says.

“Not anymore.”

Celestia walks up to the group.

“No…” Alex had tears actually forming.

Celestia then lit up her horn.

“Please no…you girls are my friends.”

“We would never be friends with a Monster.” Twilight says.

Monster…that word echoed through Alex’s mind.

“Monsters belong down below…in Tartarus.”

Celestia’s horn flared at Alex, He then falls straight through the floor.

“No…”

Monster…Monster…Monster

Alex fell endlessly in the Darkness.

“I’m not…”

Monster…Monster

“I’m not…”

MONSTER…MONSTER…MONSTER

“I’m not!” Alex’s dark voice slipped out.

Monster…

“…I am.”

It seemed that dark and distorted sounds played around him as well as dark notes from instruments, Alex continued to fall, memories then started to play in his head.

Under the knife I surrendered…
The innocence yours to consume,
You cut it away…
And you filled me up with hate,
Into the silence you sent me…

Alex sees where he attacked Blueblood.

Into the fire consumed…
You thought I'd forget,
But it's always in my head

As Alex screamed in his words…he sees Karen.

You're the pulse in my veins,
You're the war that I wage,
Can you change me?
Can you change me?
You're the love that I hate,
You're the drug that I take,
Will you cage me?
Will you cage me?
You're the pulse in my veins,
You're the war that I wage,
Can you change me?
Can you change me?
From the monster you made me?
The monster you made me?

Alex was still falling…but within himself, he was standing in a dark room with only a rock cavern ground.

This is the world you've created…
The product of what I've become,
My soul and my youth…

Alex looks in a reflection to see his past self…before he became a Guardian…if he still is.

Seems it's all for you to use,
If I could take back the moment…
I'd let you get under my skin
Relent or resist?
Seems the monster always wins…

Alex sees himself getting bitten and almost ripped apart for the first time.

Alex watches his younger self start to transform.

My heart's an artifice, a decoy soul…
I lift you up and then I let you go…

Alex looks at himself to see he was transforming as well.

I've made an art of digging shallow holes…
I'll drop the darkness in and watch it grow

Alex got on the ground as blood fell from himself…as he transformed from his half-lycan self.

My heart's an artifice, a decoy soul…
Who knew the emptiness could be so cold?

Blood fell from his mouth, hands, and…his eyes.

I've lost the parts of me that make me whole…
I am the darkness!
I'm a monster!

You're the pulse in my veins,
You're the war that I wage,
Can you change me?
Can you change me?

Alex looks at his reflection to see himself…covered in blood and guts.

You're the love that I hate,
You're the drug that I take,
Will you cage me?
Will you cage me?

Alex was violently trying to break the reflection…mirror whatever…he was grabbing onto cage bars that didn’t exist.

You're the pulse in my veins,
You're the war that I wage,
Can you change me?
Can you change me?
From the monster you made me?

Alex breaks through to see Karen was there…lying dead.

The monster you made me?

Alex got on his knees.

The monster you made me?

Alex looks at the Blood he’s covered in, was it…

The monster you made me…

Alex reformed back into his half-lycan self; he started crying again.

“By the stars…”

Alex looks behind him to see both Celestia and Luna, “What do you two want?” Alex says as his red eyes started to glow…he was mad at them.

“Alex, whatever you’re thinking…that wasn’t us that banished you.” Celestia says.

“Then who the hell else could it be?!” Alex says as tears still leaked from his eyes.

“…Yourself.” Luna says.

“What?”

“Luna placed you into slumber so we could see your dreams…we planned to do it when we all went to bed, but after the scene with Blueblood…we needed to help you right away.”

10 Minutes ago

The entire crowd was still at shock from what Alex did to Blueblood, the 'Prince' was still on the ground and still bleeding.

“Guards…find that bucking monster…kill him.”

“Stop right there Guards, don’t make another step!”

Blueblood looked around to see who made that order to the Guards, it was his Aunts…they both walked up to him, “What do you think you’re doing Blue?” Luna says.

“Killing the beast who hurt me…bad.” Blueblood says.

“That beast is our friend…you will not harm him.” Celestia says.

“Aunties?! You’d still defend him after what he just did?”

“Because you deserved it!” Luna shouts in the Canterlot Voice.

“Wha…what?”

“You attempted to hurt him and in result, you hurt the one pony he cares about the most. You attacked him first…he threatened you earlier because you slandered the Mane Six!” Luna shouts

“I…I…”

Luna’s horn glows as two Lunar Knights appeared.

“Take him to the Lunar Cells.”

The two Knights smiled in a devious way.

Celestia looked at her sister and back at Blueblood who was terrified, the Lunar Cells were way worse than the normal Dungeons…The Knights could do whatever they wanted to Blueblood except kill him…and they were annoyed by Blueblood because how much he’ll shame them because they were Bat Ponies both Knights and Guards…calling them monsters and such.

“But what about my wounds?!” Blueblood shouts as he is grabbed by the Knights.

“Let them bleed…turn into scars…if he dies from blood loss…I won’t care.” Luna says.

The Knights nod at their Lunar Princess as they walked away with Blueblood, Luna just developed some deep hate for his nephew…more than before.

“We have to find Alex, now.” She says to her Sister.

Celestia nods as the two teleport from the Gala.

“I hope…he’s okay.” Fluttershy says quietly.

“She still cares?” Alex asked.

“Yes, she does.” Celestia answers.

“I will also make sure that Blueblood does not lay a finger on her or you.” Luna says.

“These Lunar Cells sound fearful.” Alex says.

“They are.” Luna says with a devious smile.

“By the way…I don’t think I’ve ever seen you like this.” Celestia seeing his Half-Lycan Form.

“Me neither…this is the first time.” Alex says.

Compared to them both, in his Half-Lycan form, he was as tall as Celestia.

“Karen…would be pissed at me…I don’t know.” Alex says.

“Why don’t you ask me youself, Meloni?”

Alex’s eyes widen as he turns around.

He sees Karen…healthy and alive. She had her arms folded as she had a smirk across her face, Alex walked towards her slowly and then he crouches.

“You look cuter like this.” Karen says as she laughs and strolls her fingers through his Snow-White Hair…all the way to rub his ear.

“Oh fuck off," Alex says as he chuckles, he starts tearing up again, "How…how are you here?” Alex asks.

“Luna explained to me…she can pull dead souls into dreams if she so desires…she explains what has happened.” Karen says.

“So…I guess you know that--“

“That fucker deserved it.” Karen says.

Alex looks at her with surprise.

“You’re talking to the reckless one here…I would’ve done much worse If I wanted to.” Karen says.

“I’ve missed you.” Alex says.

“I have too…” Karen says, Alex puts a hand to her cheek seeing that a tear was forming.

“Alex…you know I’m still gone.” Karen says as she puts her hand on Alex’s.

“I can’t accept it still.” Alex says.

“You always were fucking soft.” Karen says.

Alex chuckles as tears fall from both of them, “Alex…be with her…be with Fluttershy…be happy with her…smile with her…enjoy your time with her…Protect her.” Karen says.

“I…I…” Alex hesitates.

Karen pulls Alex in and kisses him, Alex closes his eyes as he puts his hand on one of Karen’s cheek, the two continued the kiss for a while as then they break the kiss.

“Goodbye Karen.” Alex says.

Karen smiles as Alex walks away, “Go get her stud.”

Alex wakes up back at the entrance of the Maze, he was back in his Full-Lycan form, he sees both Celestia and Luna standing in front of him…smiling.

“Where is--“

“She should be in the Clinic…Third floor, and Tenth Room.”

Alex then hugs both of the Princesses as he teared up.

“Thank you both.” Alex says.

“Go get her…she needs you.” Celestia says.

Alex sprints to the Royal Clinic, passing a few guards and such. A bit later, he arrives at the Clinic, the door opened as it looked like a Private Small Hospital. The Mane Six sees Alex come in…although he had to duck under the doorframe.

“Where is Fluttershy?” Alex asks.

“She’s in the room right next to us.” Twilight says.

Alex then walks over to the room, opens the door, ducks under the frame to see Fluttershy, the left side of her face was covered in bandage pads. She was asleep and see looked like she was…smiling, Alex started to transform back…although he was now a Half-Lycan, but it wasn’t in a dream.

He sat down in a chair next to the bed, “I guess my demons knew how to swim…”

After a few hours, he looks to see the rest of the Mane Six enter, “I was wondering when you’d come in to talk.” Alex says.

The Five see Alex in his Half-Lycan form, Rarity just stared at his large muscles in his Half-Lycan form.

“Wow…you have your wolf hair, eyes, ears, tail, muscles, and half the height…just no fur.” Twilight says.

“Yeah…Half-Lycan form I call it…yet it feels like I had this form before…just don’t remember or didn’t know how.” Alex says.

“Hey Alex…you know we don’t blame you for Blueblood…that asshole deserved it.” Rainbow says.

“That bucker deserved every single thing…it may ‘ave surprised us, but after what he did to Fluttershy, ah would’ve stomped him with my boot.” Applejack says.

Alex started to smile, knowing all supported him.

“That ruffian had what was coming to him darling.” Rarity says.

“He gets no parties or cake or anything…at all.” Pinkie says.

Alex stands up from the chair to his full height, “Thank you all.” The Five then hug him as they only reached up to his stomach.

“Rarity…you think you could--“

“Of course, darling…I’ll start tomorrow.” Rarity says.

“For now…you stay with Fluttershy.” Twilight says.

“Alright.”

Alex was in there all night with no sleep…never changed back to Full-Human somehow.

He just stared at the Resting Fluttershy…all this time, she just had a smile on her face.

“Mmm..mmm.”

Alex sees that she was waking up, he then stands up straight and puts his hand on her’s.

Her eyes open to the sight of Alex, she sees him in his Half-Lycan form and she…likes it. In her heart…she really was happy he was here right next to her, “A-Alex?”

“I’m here…I’ve been here since you were put in here.”

“I like the new look.” Fluttershy says.

“Thanks…” Alex says as he smiles.

Alex hugs her as small tears fell again, “I’m sorry…” Alex says.

“For what?” Fluttershy asks, surprised from the sad hug.

“I didn’t protect you…and you had to see that terrifying scene.”

“Alex,” Fluttershy puts her arms around the Half-Lycan, “I said you have enough scars…you didn’t need another.”

“But you didn’t need one either.” Alex says.

“Maybe…but I wanted to.” Fluttershy says.

“Why though? You didn’t deserve it.” Alex says as he breaks the hug.

“I did it because I wanted you to know that you shouldn’t have to face anything alone…I want to be right there with you.” Fluttershy answers.

Alex just looked at her with worry still.

“You need healing, and I do too…I want to be with you when your demon shatter, I want you to be there when I finally show everyone I’m not afraid anymore.” Fluttershy says as tears fell from her eyes.

Alex moves closer to her with a tearing smile.

“I guess what I’m trying to say is…I love you.” Fluttershy says, she pulls Alex closer to her and she kisses him.

Alex looked at her, then he closed his eyes, putting his hand on her cheek, “Beauty finds her Beast?” Alex says as they broke this kiss.

“Oh shut up.” Fluttershy says as she giggles and blushes.

They kiss again and while it was happening, Alex was reforming back into full human, later after breaking the kiss, Alex sees that he was normal, he smiles.

“Can you cuddle with me?” Fluttershy asks.

“Yes.” Alex says.

Alex lays in the bed with Fluttershy as she puts her arms around him and her head under his, he kisses her forehead before falling asleep with her.

Author's Note

AWWWW YES!!! DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT WAS FOR ME TO HOLD THIS BACK!?!? VERY!!!!
However, it's finally done and I can kick back and think for the next chapter.

Next time...In our town...

IX. Guardian Instincts

After sleeping next to Fluttershy in the hospital bed, Alex and her wake up to see the Mane Six and the Two Sisters there to greet them.

“Oh um…hey girls.” Alex says.

“I take it she woke up?” Luna asks.

“Yes…and I told him I wasn’t mad or anything.” Fluttershy says.

“That’s good.” Twilight says

“Then I kissed him…” Fluttershy says as she smiled.

“You did?” Rarity asks.

“Yeah…she did…I think we’re officially a couple.” Alex says as he chuckles.

“Well…ah guess we all can say…congrats.” Applejack says as she chuckles.

“You two were together almost all the time…if you two care about each other and love each other…then cherish it.” Celestia says as she smiles.

Fluttershy and Alex both sit up and hang on the edge of the bed.

“Oh and Fluttershy…the doctor said you can take off the bandages…the wounds should be healed.” Twilight says.

Alex looks at Fluttershy and he puts his hands on the bandage covering the right side of her face, “Let me do it.” Alex slowly peels the Bandage Pad off to see the wounds were gone…but one remained as a faint scar, Fluttershy feels where the scar was it was on her cheek exactly.

“You still look beautiful to me…don’t forget that.” Alex says as he puts his hand on Fluttershy’s hand where the scar was.

“Oh Alex…”

Fluttershy and Alex kiss again while everypony watching gives out some ‘awws.’

“Well how about we all dine together?” Celestia asks.

The two stand up and nod, “Wait…you shouldn’t have to walk.” Alex then picks Fluttershy up and carries her. Fluttershy lets out a small ‘eep’ and she puts her arms around Alex’s neck.

“I won’t let go…I promise…shall we everypony?” Alex asks.

The group nods and all walk out of the room and towards the dining area.

Once the group got settled in, Alex sits next to Fluttershy.

After that a Gryphon and Unicorn walks in and stands at the Table.

“Hunter, it’s so nice to see you again…and you brought Eve!” Luna says.

The Gryphon had dark fur, his arms, claws, beak…anything, non-fur was full black, he was wearing a White Shirt, he had a Hoodie around his waist along with some jeans that were a little ripped.

The Unicorn known as Eve, had a light Blue Coat and her mane was brown but half of it was Midnight Blue, she was wearing a Tank-Top and some shorts, her Cutie mark was a music note with a paint brush. They both had leather bracelets around their wrists, as well as heart necklaces.

“Sorry, if I’m not at an appropriate attire right now.” Eve says as she giggles.

“It’s quite alright Eve, you and Hunter are practically Family, we don’t care.” Luna says.

“Alright, now what does everyone want?” Hunter asks.

“We’ll all have pancakes.” Celestia says as everyone else agrees.

“I assume with some good butter and syrup?” Hunter asks.

“Can you make some sausage and bacon with that as well?” Alex asks.

Everyone then looks at Alex with some concern.

“What? Why you all staring?”

“It’s just that you want…meat?”

“Wait, ohh…that’s right, you are all ponies so I assume you don’t eat meat…then again, you shouldn’t be surprised by this since I’m a Lycan.”

“That’s right…but…you’re a carnivore?” Twilight asks.

“Omnivore…I can eat Meat and Non-Meat…I like a lot of things.” Alex says as he smiles.

“You know, I haven’t been able to cook meat for somepony in a long time, I will have it for you perfectly!” Hunter says.

Alex smiles as he stretches.

Later, everyone including Hunter and Eve were at the table eating.

“So…a Lycan huh?” Hunter asks.

“Yep, surprised?” Alex asks back.

“Yes, I’ve read about them including other mythological creatures…Eve has her shares as well since she was first surprised meeting a Gryphon.” Hunter says as he nuzzles Eve.

“Hunter, stop you ass.” Eve says as she blushes and giggles.

“Oh! You two are together?” Alex asks.

“Yes we are, both happy to be a couple and together…those damn Nobles can judge us all they want but, fuck ‘em.” Hunter says.

“Hunter here actually slugged Blueblood in the face.”

“Wait, really?” Alex says surprised.

“Yep, when I first met that asshole, it was when I was cooking for Celestia and Luna…and him, he was just talking shit about me non-stop, Luna shut him up, then he has the nerve to say my food is bad even though he didn’t even touch it…because Gryphon Claws are dirty and blood stained…which is not true…what kind of cook makes food with dirty hands…or paws?”

“Damn straight.” Alex says.

“Then he sees me with Eve and he first complains how wrong our relationship is and how we should be ashamed…then he decides to tell Eve that she should be imprisoned for being with me and that I should be put in chains…lastly, he then body shames her…then I punched him with all my might.” Hunter says.

“Damn.” Alex says.

“I was going to be trialed for it actually believe it or not…if it weren’t for Celestia, Luna, Fancypants, and Fleur…I would be in chains.” Hunter says.

“So basically he’s been Racist?” Alex asks.

“Are you kidding me? Yes he is, and doesn’t treat woman right, and just imprisons anyone who even touches him.” Hunter says.

“Wow.”

“I heard he did something to you and Fluttershy?” Hunter asks.

“Yes, he hurt her even though it was intended for me…I scarred his face and I think Luna put him in the Lunar Cells.” Alex says.

“Finally you did something Luna.” Hunter says as he chuckles.

“Oh shut up.” Luna says as she laughs.

“But I’m okay and…we’re together now.” Fluttershy says.

“Wow, congratulations you guys.” Eve says

“I’ll tell you one thing, Love is precious…love is something that you should hold onto for all enternity and never let go…never let her go.”
Hunter says as Eve then nuzzles him.

“Wow…you’ve learned something didn’t you?” Alex asks.

“I’ve been here enough to know enough.” Hunter says as he chuckles.

The group continues to eat their food.

The Next Day

Alex and Fluttershy were both in bed together in the Cottage back in Ponyville, the sun was rising up and Alex opens his eyes to the sunlight

“Hey Fluttershy…time to get up.”

“Oh…come on love…five more minutes.”

Alex chuckles and he sits up straight, “Well then, I’ll get you up.”

Alex stands up and picks up and carries Fluttershy, just like he did at the Castle, her arms around his neck, she coos as her head was resting against his chest.

“We’re going to Twilight’s for breakfast remember?” Alex asks her.

“Oh…yeah, but can we lay down for a little bit longer?” Fluttershy asks.

Alex chuckles as he kisses her, “We have to get ready.”

“Oh fine.” Fluttershy says as she giggles.

Alex and Fluttershy both get their clothes on and make their way to Twilight’s Castle.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen her castle yet.” Alex says.

“Well, I think you’ll be amazed.” Fluttershy says.

Alex’s clothing of choice was his white shirt, hoodie, jeans, and shoes, “Really now--whoa," Alex looks at the Crystal Hardened Tree Castle with amazement, “Nice, this is…nice.” he says.

“Let’s go shall we?” Fluttershy says.

Fluttershy pulls Alex to the front gates and she knocks, the gate opens and Twilight is there to greet them.

“Alex! Fluttershy! Glad you made it!” She says.

Twilight hugs the two as she then teleports them to a room with Large Crystal Tables…and a wooden table, “So…what are we having for breakfast?” Alex asks.

The other Elements greet Alex and Fluttershy as then Twilight answers.

“Actually…we were kinda hoping you would make something for us.” Twilight says as she smiles nervously.

Alex laughs as he then smiles, “Why didn’t you say so? Don’t worry, I’ll be back with some amazing breakfast for all of you.” Alex then exits the room.

The Six look at each other and smile.

Alex then pokes his head back in the room, “Hey girls, where’s the Kitchen?”

“I’ll lead you.” Spike says as he walks with Alex.

“So Fluttershy, how is he?” Rarity asks.

“Rarity, give her a darn break, it’s only been a day.” Applejack says.

“Oh he’s wonderful.” Fluttershy answers.

“Really?” Applejack asks.

“I love him with all my heart…he’s the sweetest gentle…man ever, even before we were together, he still treated me like a mare.” Fluttershy says as she sighs happily.

10 Minutes Later

“Breakfast time girls!” Alex says as him and Spike walk in with stacks of Pancakes as if they were all you can eat.

The girls gasp as they saw the fresh steaming pancakes, all already have butter and maple syrup on them.

“Oh my Godesses…” Rainbow says as she stares in awe…at the Pancakes. The rest of the girls look at them with smiles…big smiles.

“Enjoy everypony.” Alex says as he smiles and sits down with Fluttershy.

As everyone enjoyed their pancakes Twilight was sitting, thinking about something.

“What’s up Twilight?” Alex asks.

“It’s just about everything that happened.” Twilight says.

“What happened?” Alex asks.

“Twilight’s been talking about things that happened before you even arrived in Equestria…for the millionth time Twilight! We found all six keys, defeated Tirek, and got this sweet castle, end of story.” Rainbow says.

“Yes, but why?” Twilight asks

“I dunno, sugarcube. Maybe it's just your new house and there ain't nothin' more to it than that.” Applejack says.

“I must say, speaking strictly on aesthetics, there really doesn't need to be more to it. It's all simply divine!” Rarity says.

Alex looks at Rarity with a skeptical smile, Rarity then shows an embarrassed smile.

“Well…I agree with Twilight, and Rarity, and Applejack, and Rainbow Dash. and Pinkie Pie…Oh, and probably Spike.” Fluttershy says with a giggle. Everyone looks to see Spike face flat on the table, not even been five minutes and he’s asleep.

“As princess, I've been chosen to spread the magic of friendship across Equestria. So why would the Tree of Harmony want us to sit in a castle in Ponyville? It doesn't make any sense.” Twilight says as she sighs.

Suddenly Twilight’s Cutie Mark starts glowing as well the others…and their chairs! The Crew look to see the Castle Rumble and a Crystal Table grows out of the floor and destroys the wooden table, Spike then wakes up to see the Crystal Table that was…displaying a Map, then all of the girls’ Cutie Marks circle in one spot.

“Is that new? I like it.” Spike says as he rubs his eyes and smile, he then jumps on the table to look closer. “Whoa, this is incredible, it’s got all of Equestria!” Spike says as he walks around the map.

“Hi Mom and Dad!” Pinkie says as she looks at a grey part of the area, then Spike stomps on the small house she was looking at.

“But if this is Ponyville, why are our cutie marks over there?” Fluttershy asks as she points at the marks.

“I don't know. But it seems like the map wants us to find out. The Tree, the chest, this castle, and now the map. How can we not follow it?” Twilight says.

“Welp, I guess you just found your answer to your question earlier…we should check it out.” Alex says.

“Y'know what? There's a ton of room for dangerous adventure along that route. Count me in!” Rainbow Dash says.

“Aw, shoot, I reckon you're right.” Applejack says.

“Well, I was planning on organizing my baking sheets, but okay!” Pinkie says.

“Very well.” Rarity says.

“Um…well…you know what’s the harm in going? I’ll come.” Fluttershy says.

“You sure Flutters?” Alex whispers to her.

“I am, plus you’ll be my knight if I am in trouble.” Fluttershy says as he giggles, Alex smirks at the comment.

“Alright, well I’ll be here! Me and Big Mac have a huge weekend ahead of us talkin' hoofball, and... and trading hoofball cards, and arguing about hoofball stats.” Spike says.

“Alright, you enjoy yourself Spike.” Alex says as he nods.

“Looks like it’s time for a road trip.” Twilight says.

The gang were sitting in a train cart as all listened to Alex play his Guitar.

“Do you bring that everywhere you go?” Rainbow asks.

“Most of the time yes…but back in Gateway if I was traveling as a Lycan or if it was something I know would be dangerous…then no.” Alex says.

“What was that song called by the way?” Rarity asks.

“It’s called Princess of China…it’s a beautiful type of Love Song…somewhat of a Once Upon a Time song but ends a little sad…I’ll sing the lyrics when we get back…maybe you can help me if you like?” Alex says.

“Oh, that’d be fun darling.” Rarity says.

The Train then makes a complete stop, “Looks like we’re here.” Twilight says.

The gang all exit the train as then it went in reverse and away, as they walked they then see a small…dull town.

“That's it! That's the place on the map!” Twilight says.

“Right. Let's get down there and find the spa.” Rarity says as she starts to walk down.

“Wait. We don't know why the map sent us here. We shouldn't just walk right in. It could be dangerous.” Twilight says.

“What do you mean…it looks abandoned or something--ohh, I see what you mean.” Alex says as he chuckles.

“Stay behind me, everypony! I'm on it!” Pinkie says as she then traverses down the small mountain and suddenly…under a rock, Pinkie then drops the rock on her as it then moves forward.

“Careful down there Pinkie.” Alex says.

As they get closer, they see there were inhabitants but they didn’t look as colorful as the rest of Equestria…but they were all smiling and it looked like they had no problems.

“This is where the map sent us? It looks like the most boring place in Equestria.” Rainbow says as she sighs.

“It's just an ordinary village full of ordinary pony folk.” Applejack says.

“I’m not so sure.” Alex says.

“It could certainly use a few more architectural flourishes. Or any architectural flourishes.” Rarity says.

“I hate to say it but some of Gateway looks like this and it looks more stylish than this…okay, I shouldn’t be saying things like that, we don’t
even know why the town is like this.” Alex says.

“I think it's lovely.” Fluttershy says as she smiles.

“I don't like it. I don't like it one bit. I know smiles. And those smiles? They're just not right.” Pinkie says.

Alex looks at them and sees that the smiles look like as if they were brainwashed or something.

“Forget the smiles. Look at the cutie marks.” Twilight says.

“Okay, that’s weird.” Rainbow says.

Alex then looks at all their Cutie Marks, all were Equal Signs.

“An entire village with the same cutie mark? How can that be?” Twilight asks herself.

“I bet there's some sort of horrific monster behind it.” Rainbow says.

“What makes you say that?” Twilight asks.

“'Cause fighting a horrific monster would be super-awesome!”

“I have to kinda agree with Dash…I’ve seen monsters who’ve made an entire communities live’s lies…nothing about them was true…they were kidnapped and trapped in a Web of Shadows…thank god the Guardians and myself stopped it.” Alex says.

“I reckon we just ought to head into town and talk to some locals, find out what's goin' on.” Applejack says.

“Not a bad plan, alright girls, let’s stick together however…we have no clue if they’ll do something, it’d be best if we are together.” Alex says.

The girls nod and all enter the town with ease, they see the inhabitants all had straight hair, no styles or anything, and as well were wearing damaged and ripped cloaks with white shirts and pants. A few of the citizens look at the Gang and keep smiling.

“Welcome.”

The Gang keep walking.

“Welcome.”

Alex does a small wave and keeps walking.

“This must be the most pleasant place in Equestria!” Fluttershy says.

“Welcome.”

Fluttershy then giggles after the greeting, “If only I shared your enthusiasm and didn’t have past experiences Flutters.” Alex says as he smiles at her.

“Ugh. Thanks a lot, map.” Rainbow says.

“Lighten up Dash…we don’t want to look like we’re rude.” Alex says.

Then a Blue Pony walks up to them all, “Welcome! Pardon my forwardness, but are you an Alicorn?” He asks.

“Why yes, this is the Princess of Friendship.” Alex says.

“Well, you've certainly come to the right place for friendship.” He says.

Then a White Pony walks up to them, “What brings you to our town?” The White Pony asks.

“We’re not entirely sure.” Twilight answers.

“I see. Well, all are welcome here in our little village. My name is Double Diamond, and this is Party Favor.” The White Pony known as ‘Double Diamond’ says.

“Well, greeting Double Diamond, This is Applejack, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, and Fluttershy.” Alex says.

“And you all have your own unique cutie marks…but what about you sir? I apologize for my rudeness but you don’t even look like a Pony.” Double Diamond says.

Alex chuckles and smiles, “That’s because I’m not from here, My name is Alexander Meloni…but call me Alex.”

“If you don't mind, has there been any sort of... trouble here, lately?” Twilight asks.

“Trouble? Why, I don't think we've ever had trouble in our little village.” Double Diamond says.

“It’s true.” Party Favor says.

“Perhaps you'd care to speak to our founder Starlight Glimmer.”

Double Diamond then leads the group to the House at the end of the town, they all enter.

“I wish everypony in Equestria was as friendly as these ponies are.” Fluttershy says.

“Yep…me too…if only I wished that I didn’t have my instincts kick in.”

“What are they telling you?” Rainbow says.

“That something is off.” Alex says.

“I've got my eye on them. Something's rotten in... whatever the name of this village is that we're in right now!” Pinkie says quietly.

Double Diamond then knocks on a door in the house.

“Starlight, we have some new visitors!”

“Be ready to fight. We don't know what's gonna come through that door.” Rainbow says to Alex and Applejack.

The door opens and out comes a Light-Violet Unicorn with a stylish Purple and Aqua hair-style, “Welcome! I’m so pleased to have you here.” She says.

“This is Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Alex, and Twilight Sparkle.” Double Diamond says.

“Forgive my bluntness, but I'm assuming it's Princess Twilight Sparkle? We don't get many Alicorns around here.” Starlight asks.

“Yes, but Twilight is fine.” Twilight replies.

“And what about you? You don’t look like a pony.” Starlight asks with excitement.

“Correct, I’m not a Pony…I am a Human.” Alex says.

“Wow, So! How did you hear of our little village?” Starlight asks.

“It's kind of a long story. Let's just say we found it on a map.” Twilight answers.

“Technically, it's a Tree-chest-castle-map!” Pinkie says with a smile…then immediately back to Pinkie Impossible-type look.

“Well, however you found us, we're happy to have you! We're happy to have anypony who wants to experience true friendship for the first time.” Starlight says

“Say what?” Applejack says with a skeptical look.

Alex looked at Applejack thinking her Bullshit Meter is going off

“Oh, indeed. That's what's so unique about our village, you see. Around here, we don't flaunt our special talents because we don't have any special talents to flaunt.” Starlight says.

“Is that why you all have those cutie marks?” Twilight asks.

“Perhaps it would be easier to understand if I gave you a tour of the village!” Starlight says.

“Heads high, ponies! Marching proud! All together now! Every one of you! No pony left behind!” Starlight says as she blows a whistle.

Life is so grand in Our Town
We're always filled with cheer
We never have to look around
To know that we're all here

In Our Town, in Our Town
We don't have to wait
To find out that our destiny
Is just to emulate

“Let's see those big, happy smiles!”

Life is a smile in Our Town
Our cutie mark's the same
Because we do not separate
Ourselves by more than name

In Our Town, in Our Town
We dare not compete
Winning only breeds the worst
Ego-filled conceit

“You see? Now everypony wins!”

Life is a joy in Our Town
We're all equal here
No one is superior
And no one shakes in fear

In Our Town, in Our Town
We work as a team
You can't have a nightmare
If you never dream

The Gang look at the Citizens with skeptical looks.

Other ponies argue
Do you ever wonder why?
When you think your talent's special
You don't see eye-to-eye
There's just too many differences
That lead to disarray
But when you learn to act as one
It's like a holiday

In Our Town, in Our Town
We don't complicate

Fluttershy smiles and moves her head to the song, then Pinkie looks at her in a disapproving look, which made Fluttershy look really sad.

Alex then looks at Pinkie with the same look which made her have an embarrassing smile.

When you learn to simplify
Life is oh, so great
Join in our utopia
Come out of the dark
Banded by equality
By our cutie mark!

“You're kidding, right? Give up our cutie marks? No way!” said Rainbow Dash and laughs.

“Rainbow Dash, don't be so rude. I don't think we should judge them. They all seem perfectly happy with their choice.” Fluttershy says.

“Don't believe their smiles, Fluttershy.” Pinkie says.

“Pinkie…” Alex says in a concerning voice with his arms crossed.

“I'm sorry, I guess we're just a little confused by all of this.” Twilight says.

“We have no judgements here in our village. Each of us was confused once as well, blinded by the false promise of our cutie marks.” Starlight says as the villagers behind her nod in agreement.

“Whoa, whoa, whoa. Is she for real?” Rainbow says.

“Rainbow, shush.” Alex says.

“When we were sent to this village, we assumed it was to help in some way. But, well, it doesn't seem like you need any help.” Twilight says.

“Have you considered perhaps that you might have been sent here so we could help you? After all, nopony has ever come to our village and wanted to leave. Why should you be any different? But that is entirely your choice. Please enjoy our little corner of Equestria. We're all quite fond of it. No doubt you will be as well. Double Diamond, please help our guests with whatever they might need.” Starlight says.

“A cutie mark is a representation of a pony's unique talents and skills. How is it possible to--“

“What in the name of Equestria is that?!” Rarity interrupts Twilight as she gasps.

“Welcome! Care to sample some local fashion? We've got cloaks this month!” The Shopkeeper says

“Wha--ooh, er, perhaps another time, good sir, thank you…No wonder nopony's wearing anything!” Rarity says.

“Really, girls! They may do things a bit differently than we're used to, but that's no reason to be rude.” Fluttershy says as she whispers.

“No, the reason to be rude is that they all keep staring at us!” Rainbow says.

“Need something?” Double Diamond asks.

“Uh, no! We're good,” Twilight replies, then she whispers, “Fluttershy's right. If we're going to get to the bottom of why the map sent us here, we'll need the help of these ponies.”

“I think we ran off to the end of Equestria before we even knew what that map was!”

“If we were at the end of Equestria, we'd be sitting on a big 'A',” Pinkie giggles, “Get it?”

“Oh, please, Miss Pie! This is hardly the time for jokes! We've come all this way and for what?” Rarity says.

“Maybe you're right, but we're here now, and it sure feels like something's wrong.” Twilight says.

“That and two bits'll get you a cup of cider.” Applejack says.

“Is this a bad time?”

The gang looks to see a unicorn in an apron pop up, she had a pink coat with purple hair, “We shouldn't be bickering like this in front of our new friends. Really, Applejack, you're almost as bad as Rainbow Dash!” Fluttershy says.

“Don't drag me into this!” Rainbow says.

“Is your friendship ending?” The Unicorn asks.

“Are you crazy?! We'd never let a disagreement get in the way of food!”

“O-kay, well, my name is Sugar Belle. What can I bring you? We have: muffins...”

A long silence started after that.

“Then I guess we'll take seven muffins!” Twilight says.

“Make that twelve, I’m hungry.” Pinkie says.

Sugar Belle then brings the Basket full of Muffins.

“Come on, girls. We've got to stick together. It doesn't matter what happened before, we're here now.” Alex says.

“I guess you're right. And the sooner we figure out why, the sooner we can go home.” Applejack says.

“Forgive me for overhearing, but just a moment ago you were disagreeing, and now it sounds like you're... agreeing.” Sugar Belle says.

“Uh-huh.” Applejack says.

“Well, you had such differing opinions – and cutie marks.” Sugar Belle says.

“We have differing opinions all the time, darling.” Rarity says.

“But you look like you're friends.” Sugar Belle says in disbelief.

“We are friends. A simple disagreement wouldn't change that.” Twilight says.

“I'm sorry, I'm just having a hard time understanding. Different talents lead to different opinions, which lead to bitterness and misery. So... why aren't you bitter and...?” Sugar Belle stops as Pinkie started coughing on the muffins.

“Blech! Mmmm... good...”

“It's all right. I know I'm not a very good baker. At least, I know I'm not any better than anypony else in the village. Well, I... hope you enjoy our little village,” Sugar Belle says. She then walks over to the Gang real close-like, “Come inside before you go! Meet me downstairs!”
Sugar then quickly leaves into the house.

“Okay, that was weird too.” Rainbow says.

“Let's all sit here and eat these muffins and act normal. I think we're being watched.”

Alex looks around and sees almost all the ponies staring at them, “You think?”

“No, not like that! I mean somepony here doesn't want us talking to Sugar Belle.” Twilight says quietly.

“I’ve got an idea,” Alex grabs the basket and starts horking down the muffins while the others then stare, “Look, as soon as I eat all these, that can be our excuse to go into the house and get more.”

“How are you eating those?” Pinkie asks.

“Please, I’ve eaten worse things believe it or not…it takes when you rot in a deep dark hole for two weeks with literally eating things that AREN’T food…plus I can survive a month without food…water is a different story,” Alex says as he finishes the muffins. He then starts talking loud enough for at for the possible Ponies watching him would hear, “Shoot, we’re out of muffins…I guess I better get more, my friends, can you accompany me?”

The girls nod as all then enter the house and go downstairs slowly…it was dark and quiet.

“Hello? Sugar Belle?” Twilight says.

“Thank you for coming!” Sugar says with a smile.

“Why did you want us to come down here?” Twilight asks.

“So nopony could see what's about to happen…” Sugar says as she walks closer then two shadows approach behind her.

Alex then bends forward with the thousand yard stare, getting ready to fight.

Then the two reveal themselves as other townfolk, one of them was Party Favor and the other was a Dark Blue Pegasus with Silver Hair.

“Are you really the Princess of Friendship?” Party asks.

“Do you know Princess Celestia?” The Pegasus asks.

“I love your cutie mark!” Sugar says.

“How can you be friends with different cutie marks? Don't you end up hating each other?” The Pegasus asks.

“Oh, look at this one! This one's great too! I'd love to have my special talent back even just for a day! Make something besides those disgusting muffins...” Sugar says.

“So what's stopping you? Go get your cutie marks back.” Rainbow says.

“Daydreaming is one thing, but you mean actually having it put back on? That seems extreme.” Party says.

“I'm not sure Starlight would like that. She wants us all to be happy in our sameness.” Sugar says.

“How do you take somepony's cutie mark anyway?” Twilight says.

“The cutie unmarking is a beautiful experience! Starlight uses the Staff of Sameness to magically take them away and replace them with these.” The Pegasus says pointing at her Equal mark.

Staff of Sameness, sounds as fake as the Boogy Man, and that’s coming from the Lycan…

“But nopony should keep you from your cutie mark. It represents such an essential part of who you are.” Twilight says.

“Oh, we're not kept from them. They're in the vault up in the caves. We can visit them any time we like to remind us of the heartache of a life with special talents.” The Pegasus says.

“Can we visit this cave?”

“I'm delighted you're interested in our cutie mark vault. We hope someday every pony in Equestria will make a pilgrimage here to our little village to have theirs removed too, and our message of perfectly equal friendship can finally spread across the land.” Starlight says entering the cave with the Gang.

“This must be the reason we're here.” Alex whispers.

"Pilgrimaging?” Pinkie whispers.

“No, helping those ponies get their cutie marks back.” Twilight whispers.

“Oh, are you sure, Twilight? Maybe they miss them a little, but even they didn't seem all that unhappy.” Fluttershy whispers.

“Then why did they want to meet us in secret? And why did they ask us not to tell Starlight who told us about the vault? Something's not right.” Twilight whispers.

“Just through here! Behold! Our cutie mark vault!” Starlight says.

The Gang had their eyes wide open as they eyed all the Cutie Marks.

There’s got to be at least over fifty in there…

“I've never seen anything like it!” Twilight says.

“And here is the Staff of Sameness. It was one of the great mage Meadowbrook's nine enchanted items. We are incredibly fortunate to have it here. This is the tool that allows us to free ourselves from our marks! I'm curious – how did the subject of the vault come up?” Starlight asks

“Oh, some ponies were telling us how much they missed their cutie marks, and--“

“Pinkie!” Alex whispers.

“Oops...”

“Were they? Well, it seems you inspire all sorts of free thinking, don't you?” Starlight says as her smiles turns to disappointment.

“Well, w-we certainly didn't intend to cause any disruptions to your charming little--“ Rarity stutters.

“Good. Let's just make sure of that, shall we?” Starlight says as then the entire Village shows up from the Shadows.

“It's a trap!” Twilight says.

Starlight’s horn glows as she shoots a beam at Twilight, it misses as Twilight attempts to strike back, then another beam fires as it hits her, then pain starts to strike her.

“Twilight!” Alex says.

He turns to see Rainbow and Applejack having the same reaction.

“Girls!”

He turns again and sees Rarity and Pinkie Pie with the same reaction.

He then looks to see Fluttershy in pain.

Oh fuck no…

Alex snapped, he immediately had his eyes fixed on Starlight, “You get away from them!” Alex says as he sprints towards Starlight.

His mark started to glow as he put a hand up, Starlight then is pushed by an invisible force, interrupting the spell from the Staff, The pain stops for all of the Mane Six, but were all still on the ground.

“No one, hurts my friends…especially her.” Alex says as he pinned Starlight to the ground.

“Oh, I almost forgot about you sweetheart.” Starlight says as her smile turns to a battle face.

She casts a beam at Alex, a slash hits his cheek as he is pushed off her, she then continues the spell, The Mane Six continue to groan in pain as then their marks started to peel off of them. The marks then float into the vault, as the Mane Six’s colors fade a little, then the Equal Mark appears on them.

“Aw. I don't blame you for what you tried to do here today. You've spent your whole lives thinking those marks are a good thing.”

“Give them back!” Twilight says as she falls back down all of the six feeling weak.

“Well, now you can spend the rest of your lives here with us! And we'll teach you just how much better life can be without your cutie marks!” Starlight says.

“Like hell you are bitch…”

Starlight looks back at Alex whose cheek was bleeding.

“Back in my world years ago, a certain country somewhat did the same thing as you almost…this isn’t peace, equality, or Utopia....this is Control, Dystopia…Communism.” Alex says.

“Really now…is that what you believe?”

“Yes, because I’ve seen this…and I’ll be damned if I let this happen again.”

Alex takes his Hoodie and Shirt off as his hands started to grow claws and fur, he then sprints towards Starlight with determination on destroying her. Starlight steps back as she puts up a Magical Shield to block him.

Alex scoffs as his…now transformed paw glows red as he then slashes at the Shield, shattering it, his form started to grow again and his Hair lengthens then turns white as well as his Ears grow into his Wolf Ears, and his Tail sprouts.

He then pounces at Starlight and slashes at her arm, Starlight's arm started to bleed from the scratch, “I will not succumb to you, who in Tartarus do you think you are?”

“I am a Guardian, and I protect innocents from souls like you.” Alex says

He then feels something hit him in the head, he looks back to see Double Diamond with a broken club.

He then really starts to transform.

His Fur sprouts all over his body as his height doubles to eleven, his face grows into a muzzle as he quickly takes his shoes offs as his feet start to extend and widen, the balance change to the balls of his feet turning them Digi-grade as claws and pads formed on the feet, same with his hands.

The entire crowd watch as Alex transformed into a Lycan, his transformation finished, he growls at the crowd and walks up to Double Diamond...

"Boo."

Double Diamond screams in fear and runs away as well as some other villagers. Just then he looks behind him to see Starlight cast spells on him, but they weren't affecting him, he walks up to her slowly as she continued to throw spells at him.

"C..come on Alex..." Twilight says weakly.

"A Guardian Lycan has been keeping the peace in lands for millennials...nothing has ever stop them...what's the fucking difference in a damn weak unicorn?"

"You will not ruin the peace here!!! You are the invader, you monster!" Starlight says.

"No...I am the peacemaker...let my friends go and give them their Cutie Marks...we will leave and we won't come back." Alex says.

"Alright fine." Starlight opens the vault and lets out the six Cutie Marks, they travel to the Mane Six, then they stop.

Alex starts to become enraged.

"Hey, did I tell you to stop--"

He turns around and is greeting with Starlight who was holding a Sword that looked like that was made out of...air...it looked invisible but it wasn't there.

She then uses magic to keep Alex restrained, Starlight slashes the sword at Alex's neck and blood starts to spill, she cuts into Alex's neck and carves in and out trying to actually cut his head off, more blood spilt and even though He was a Guardian and he couldn't be killed...what is happening now, actually hurts.

Alex was growling and howling through the whole time, she makes one more cut and she wipes the sword from existance. Alex had a paw to his Open Neck that was bleeding after he was let go of his restraints.

"How...did you do that?"

"I've learned so many spells when I travel, I can protect myself from anything." Starlight says.

Alex started to transform back to human, "Fuck you...you bitch..." Alex falls over face first as the last thing he saw was Fluttershy

"ALEX!!!!"

Author's Note

HOLY SHIT! THIS WAS LONG BUT WORTH EVERY SECOND, I FINISHED THIS ON MY BIRTHDAY (May 2nd) BUT HELLA REVISED IT.

Also the Gryphon is me...my OC and Eve is my Girlfriend and I love her with all my heart (If you're reading this Eve, I love you)

Anyhoo, I have two other stories that I'm working on and I will reveal them when I submit them.

Good night!!!! Zzzzzz.....

X. Her Protection

"Ugh…ugh..agh…grrr…”

Alex’s groans and growls switched between Lycan and Human…as his voice changed from time to time.

What…happened…

He felt pain from his neck as if it was an open wound and wouldn’t be healed…he felt liquid drop onto his shoulder, down to his bare body and to his ripped jeans, down to his feet which still had claws from them…but no fur.

Half-Lycan….I…guess…

He feels stings from his neck and he finally decides to turn his head only to feel excrutiating pain every inch and second, he then sees the large open wound in his neck, revealing his spine.

Alex’s eyes widen as he remembers what happened…Starlight, she took the Mane Six’s Cutie Marks, and she managed to hurt Alex somehow and leave a Half Decapitated wound in him.

Alex screamed…at the top of his lungs in the pain and rage he was feeling in him, he thought of what happened to his friends, his love, Fluttershy…

“WHERE IS SHE?! I WILL KILL EVERY SOUL AND TEAR EVERY HOUSE APART UNTIL I FIND HER!!!”

Alex tried to move, but the pain kept him from moving, as well as the chains around his wrists and ankles.

Alex’s eyes glowed red…red as blood along with his mark which leaked black and red, just like back then when Blueblood pissed him off…it seems his eyes were now targeted on Starlight. He looked at his hands to see the fur sprouting, but barely…he was too weak to do anything.

I must wait for the fucking wound to heal until I can do anything…my blood is flowing irregularly; any mortal would be dead after what Starlight just did to me.

Then the sound of hooves were heard coming down from some stairs, Alex looks down as blood still spilt from his open neck, he breathed heavily as he had his eyes up, looking at the pony, but it couldn’t see that he was looking, due to his snow-white hair and now blood stained hair covering him. It was Starlight with the evil smirk on her face, Alex looked at her with extreme rage but stayed silent.

“So…it seems their pet is awake.” She says.

Alex doesn’t reply but he really wanted to say something, but he didn’t want to give into his rage.

“Why do you have this mark on your hand? Never have seen a Cutie Mark like this before…but it seems when I tried to take it away, It hurt me…bad.”

Alex smirked when he learned that.

“Stupid bitch…” Alex says quietly.

Starlight looked at him and she striked him across the face.

“What are you, monster?” Starlight says with anger in her voice.

“Heh…like you want to fucking know.”

Starlight striked him again which Alex does scream because his open neck made it worse, although he started laughing in an evil way.

“Is that all you got?”

Starlight stared at him with small surprise.

“Do what you want to me…nothing can kill me.” Alex says.

If I tell her about Fluttershy, she will break me…I can’t let that happen.

“Oh I plan to…but first, I have some business and I guess I’ll let you watch.” Starlight says.

Starlight then casts a spell of Alex to keep him from moving on his own…only Starlight could move his body, she unlocked the chains and the two head up where the village gathered up around a dark house. The door opens and the Mane Six exit out, all looking pretty greyish.

“I trust you had a pleasant night? This way, please. There are some friends who'd like to see you. Gather round, friends, gather round! We've come to ask if any of you are ready to join us! There are so many friends to be made once you realize you don't need your cutie marks or the talents that come with them.” Starlight says.

Alex mouths ‘Don’t accept them’

“We have a welcome ceremony for new friends! The whole village joins together to build you your own cottage--“

“Not interested,” Rainbow interrupts Double Diamond, “You may have them now, but we're going to get our cutie marks back!”

“Dash…you can’t do--“

The crack of a whip is heard from Starlight.

“Quiet Monster!” A Pony said.

“Oh my goodness.” Twilight says putting hands over her mouth.

Alex looks back with a mark on his eye, he was somewhat bleeding but he growled at Starlight as his eyes were still red.

“Y'all don't understand, do ya? You can't force nopony to be friends! It don't work like that!”

“And you can’t just chain up somepony like that! Let Alex go!” Dashie says. She tries to go after Starlight but she then pushes Rainbow back with her magic.

“Now why do you make friends with a monster? This thing is covered in blood and guts.” Starlight says.

“Because that is his own!” Rainbow says.

“Oh really? One of my town members are dead because of him.”

This fucking bitch.

“I did no such thing--“ The crack of the whip hits him again.

“You lie!” Starlight shouts, she takes a deep breath and looks at the town citizens, “It's all right, everypony. This is a perfectly normal part of the equalization process for those who haven't... quite seen the light yet. We'll try again tomorrow once you've had a bit more time to consider our philosophy!”

The Mane Six were about to exit until Fluttershy stands up straight and looks.

“I’d like to join!” She says.

“Fluttershy? How could you?!” Twilight asks.

“If giving up my cutie mark means I get to stay in this lovely village with these lovely ponies, then I'll do it.” Fluttershy then pushes the rest of the Mane Six back into the house, closing the door.

The ponies chatter, then Starlight smiles and puts an arm around Fluttershy.

“We have a new friend, everypony!”

The ponies then cheer and all hug Fluttershy except a few to make sure Alex doesn’t do anything, not that he could.

Please tell me she isn’t doing this, she’s not risking her life more mine, not again.

“Now, there's one more order of business. It seems some in our midst might be... dissatisfied with the village life!” Starlight says with disappointment. The ponies gasp as they hear the words of someone wanting to resist, “Unfortunately, it's all too true, my friends,” Starlight then looks at Fluttershy with a smile, “Will you kindly tell us the names of those friends who so desperately miss their cutie marks that they would sneak around in the shadows talking to strangers about it? Just so we can be sure your intentions are indeed pure.”

Fluttershy silently gulps and has fear on her face, “Um, I don't know who they were. Um, I'm sorry. I don't know your names and faces yet.” She says.

“Nonsense! Obviously these ponies must have asked you directly. Kindly point them out!” Starlight says.

Fluttershy started to shake hesitantly, she then looks at Alex…he was in pain and he had an expression of worry and fear…for her.

“It was me! It was ONLY me! But I only wanted it back for a little while!” Party Favor says as he gets on his knees.

“And you're quite certain it was only you?” Starlight says.

“I just wanted to remember what it was like.”

“And no thought to the pain you'd cause your friends. Such selfishness.”

Starlight points her hand and arm towards the dark house where Party Favor looked down in sadness.

“I'm sorry, everypony! I never wanted to leave the village! I love all of--“ The door is slammed on Party Favor.

Starlight then walks over to Fluttershy and Alex both going back down to the basement, as they walk down, Alex does not make eye-contact as he is put back in the chains.

“Starlight, I would like to talk to this monster…who I thought was my friend…a little privacy please, I must face this alone.” She says.

“Take all the time you need, I have some needs to take care of.” Starlight goes back upstairs and out of the building, the door slams closed.

Fluttershy looks at Alex and walks over to him.

“Fluttershy, please…what are you--“

Fluttershy interrupts Alex with a kiss and a hand on his cheek, she had small tears down her eyes. The two didn’t break the kiss for while.

“What…did she do to you, she’s the monster not you!” Fluttershy says as she rests her muzzle on his head and in his white blood-stained hair.

“Shh…it’s okay Flutters…I’ll be okay…I’m a Guardian remember?”

Fluttershy looks at Alex whom had a smile on his face with a chuckle, she hugs him as tears still fell down her cheek.
Alex wanted to hug her, but his chains kept him from doing so, he felt her tears trail down to him as it hit his neck…the cold tears felt good surprisingly, as if it was healing him…but didn’t feel anything get better.

“Flutters…look at me, I’ll be okay, you trust me right?” Alex asks.

“Y-yes…with all my heart and soul.” Fluttershy says.

“Okay, now…once darkness has clouded the sky, go to the Vault, that’s where your Cutie Marks will be…you think you can do it?”

“What…what about you?”

“Don’t worry about me…this wound might take a while to heal, it might possibly be up to you and the Mane Six to finish this.” Alex says.

“Oh…um…”

“Flutters.”

She looks at Alex who backed up against the wall so he could move his arms enough, he gestures Fluttershy to come to him, which she does without hesitation, Alex hugs her deeply, with her buried in his chest…though there was no fur this time, Alex stroked her mane with his other hand.

“Don’t worry about me one bit…I can’t be killed, I wouldn’t want to leave the mare I love with all my heart.”

Fluttershy looked up at him tears still streaming down her face, “I love you.”

Those words, deep in his soul…makes it more bright…more happy…knowing that someone deeply cares for him…somepony that deeply cares for him.

“I love you too Flutters.”

Fluttershy cradled in Alex’s arms as they both laid a kiss on each other, Fluttershy putting a hand to his cheek and Alex stroking her mane again, the two break after a while, which Fluttershy then gets up and slowly walks back with a hand trying to reach for Alex as if she was being pulled away from him.

“Goodbye Alex.”

“Good luck, my little butterfly.”

Fluttershy blushed at the comment, calling her a Butterfly, she walks out of the basement and house, she walks into Starlight.

“What’s wrong Fluttershy, you have tears falling.”

“Oh…um…it was just painful to accept that he was a monster this whole time…and not my friend.”

“It sounds to me you two were more than friends.”

“It never worked out anyway…he’s not a pony…so it would just be weird.” Fluttershy says.

“Oh, I’m sorry…but now that’s in the past, I’ll get you settled into my house in the Guest room…that’s where you’ll be sleeping tonight.”

Fluttershy then hugs Starlight.

“Thank you for accepting me into my community, it was hard and painful…but this feels wonderful now.”

“Oh, you’re welcome Fluttershy, now c’mon, I’ll make you some lunch.”

The two then walk over to the house as the town went on about their day.

Fluttershy couldn’t sleep…she kept thinking about Alex, he was in severe pain…he couldn’t hide it…nor the tears he couldn’t shed. She wishes she could do something to help but it felt like she was useless, she wouldn’t be needed.

Wait a minute, she is needed right now, she needs to get the Cutie Marks from the Vault…that’s right.

“Get to the Vault, get the Cutie Marks, and save Alex.” She says.

Fluttershy then opens the window in her room slowly with no creaks, she then slowly steps out of the house.

“This is for you Alex--“

“Excellent work, Double Diamond.”

Fluttershy looks up into the second story window in Starlight’s House.

“Work?”

Fluttershy climbs up a small pipe then onto the ledge and she peeks at the window to see Double Diamond, Starlight, and her and her friend’s Cutie Marks.

“Of course, but I don't understand why you wanted me to bring them here. Fluttershy is one of us now. Surely she can be trusted.” Double Diamond says.

“This one belongs to a princess. It could be very important to our cause.” Starlight says.

“But if Twilight Sparkle becomes our friend, then why do we care about this old cutie mark?” Double Diamond says.

“I just want to keep them close until everything is... settled. You may go, Double Diamond.”

Double then leaves the room closing the door, Fluttershy looked upset…heck maybe angry.

“Shit!” Fluttershy cursed aloud, which she quickly covers her mouth, “How am I ever going to get the Cutie Marks back now?”

Just then the sound of a bucket is heard clanging against the floor as well as water splashing.

“Ugh, Starlight, you clumsy foal!” Starlight says to herself, as water dripped from her fur and mane, she then takes a towel and drys herself but then…a Cutie Mark was on her and not an Equal Sign.

Fluttershy gasps then quickly goes back down as Starlight almost caught her.

“That…that…that bitch!” Fluttershy whispers to herself…she hasn’t cursed ever…but this actually was making her mad to no end, first imprisoning her friends, taking their cutie marks, and brutally injuring Alex…the one she loves?

“I have a plan…” Fluttershy says.

The Next Day

Starlight, Fluttershy, and a controlled Alex along with the town watch as the rest of the Mane Six walk out of the Dark House.

“I've got a good feeling about today! So, do any of you have anything you'd like to say?” The Mane Six stay silent, giving her hateful looks, “Aw, pity. Well, let's try this again tomorrow, shall we? No new friends today, I'm afraid!” Starlight says as she pointed them back to the house.

“Wait! I’d like to lock them in…and chain Alex to the basement.”

“Marvelous, Fluttershy! That's the spirit! Party Favor, will you join us, please?”

Party Favor sprints out of the house as he got on his knees again in front of Starlight.

“I'm sorry, Starlight! I'm sorry, everypony! I've seen the error of my ways! I never want to look at my cutie mark again!” Party Favor says.

“Well, I guess there is cause for celebration after all.”

The crowd then cheers.

“They tried to break me! They wouldn't stop talking about how different they are, and that somehow makes their friendship stronger!”

“Such Backwards thinking.” Starlight says.

“But I didn't listen! I knew what they were up to, and I didn't listen!” Party Favor says who looked like he was going insane…with his eyes crossing outwards.

“Well done, Party Favor! We welcome you back with open hooves!”

“Um, Starlight? I think we might have one more friend joining us today.” Fluttershy says.

Twilight then stepped forward out of the Mane Six, the ponies gasped.

“Is this true?” Starlight says with excitement.

“I-I think so. But I just want to be sure. If I agree to leave my cutie mark in the vault, I'll really be happier?” Twilight asks.

“Just look around! Equality has given us more happiness than you've ever known!”

“And you wouldn't let me just live here in the village with my old cutie mark?” Twilight asks.

“Out of the question. A pony with a different cutie mark in our midst would destroy our entire philosophy. We are all equal here!” Starlight says with force in her voice.

“Then how do you explain this?!”

The question came from Fluttershy who was holding a bucket, in which she then splashes on Starlight, Alex looks in a confused state.

What is she doing?

“I knew you couldn't be trusted!” Starlight says, everyone then stares at her equal mark…half of it was a cutie mark. Party Favor then washes it off with his cloak, “No! Get away!”

The crowd then gasps and Alex looks in surprise as well as the Mane Six.

Son of a bitch…

“Wha... What are you looking at?! They're the problem, not me!” Starlight responds to the staring crowd.

“How could you?” Party Favor says in doubt and sadness.

“You said cutie marks were evil! You said special talents led to pain and heartache!” Double Diamond says.

“They do! Don't you see?! Look at them!” Starlight says.

“Then why? Why did you take ours and not give up your own?” Sugar Belle then says stepping in.

“I... I had to, you fools! How could I collect your cutie marks without my magic?!” Starlight says.

“But the staff has all the magic we need!” The Blue Pegasus then steps in.

“The staff is a piece of wood I found in the desert, Night Glider!” Starlight says.

“Well that explains the shitty name.” Alex says as he chuckles.

“Shut it! It's my magic that makes all this possible! You'd all still be living your miserable lives thinking you're better than everypony else if it weren't for my magical abilities! I brought you friendship! I brought you equality! I created harmony!” Starlight says in anger.

“You lied to us!” Double Diamond says.

“So what? E-Everything else I said is true! The only way to be happy is if we're all equal!” Starlight says in small panic.

“Except for you.” Alex says with a skeptical look and smile, Starlight then lights up a spell that was about to hurt him.

“Everypony has unique talents and gifts, and when we share them with each other, that's how rea--“

“QUIET!” Starlight yells at Twilight.

“You can't have a cutie mark, Starlight! Either we're all equal, or none of us are!” Sugar Belle says.

The Ponies start to gain up on Starlight as she then casts a spell that pushes the ponies back, she then takes control of Alex’s movement again in which the two go to Starlight’s house.

“Come on, let’s go get our cutie marks back!” The Village cheers and run to the Vault.

“Let’s go get our Cutie Marks.” Rainbow says.

“Our cutie marks aren't in the vault! They're in there with her, along with Alex!” Fluttershy says.

“Why did Alex go with her?” Rarity asks.

“Starlight has him under a spell in which she controls his movement.” Fluttershy says.

Applejack and Rainbow then attempt to bash the door down to Starlight’s House, then they all look up to see Cutie Marks flying about looking for their owners.

“Even without my cutie mark, I can tell this is beautiful!” Rarity says.

“They think they can come to my village and disrupt my life? Let's see how they like spending the rest of their lives without their precious cutie marks…and you are coming with me…let’s see how Fluttershy likes it when she never sees you again.” Starlight says as she looks at Alex.

“Like hell she will, as soon as I break free, you are mine.” Alex says.

“Oh and your…rune will help you…you wanna know why you haven’t healed yet,” Alex looked at her with surprise, “Even though I hurt myself trying to remove it, I learned something, what you are, and what you do…I placed a spell that will counteract your healing.”

Just then the door breaks open downstairs.

“Oh, I have a better idea, let’s see how those fools will react…with you fighting them.” Starlight says with a laugh.

She then casts a spell which actually unbinds the counterhealing spell, Alex felt his strength returning, but the wound would still take a while to form back together, just then another spell hit him which made his body move but he wasn’t controlling it.

“What…what?!”

“Have fun with them.”

The Mane Six along with some villagers who got their Cutie Marks searched the house inch by inch looking for the Mane Six’s Cutie Marks.

“Oh where could they be?” Applejack says.

Just then steps were heard from upstair and it seems they were coming down.

It was Alex, he still was beat to hell, but he was walking but…weirdly.

“Alex! Thank goodness, did you see where Starlight took the--“

“Run…” Alex says interrupting Twilight.

“Wait what?”

Twilight then sees his rune was glowing the same color as Starlight’s Aura.

“Run!”

Alex attempted to slash at Twilight, but she dodged, Alex slowly stood up straight again, trying to attack her.

“Alex, get away from her!” Rainbow says trying to restrain him.

Alex pushes her away and she slams into a wall.

The ponies tried to hold him down but he was fight back hard.

“It hurts! It hurts!” Alex shouts as small tears were flowing down his eyes.

“Alex, why are you doing this?!” Applejack asks.

“I…I’m not…”

“It’s Starlight, she bewitched him, Alex fight it!” Fluttershy says.

“I…I--AGH!!!”

Alex clutched his head as he swung his claws around the room, he was in pain, his wounds were not even close to healed, and he was in combat as well.

“Fluttershy, get away from me…I don’t want to hurt you!”

Alex says as he was clutching his head and had his back bent forward.

“Alex…you won’t, I know you won’t.”

Alex was breathing rapidly, as Fluttershy slowly approached him.

“Fluttershy don’t.” Alex says as tears were falling.

“It’s okay.”

“Fluttershy we need to get our Cutie Marks back--“

“Then go without me! I’m not leaving him.” Fluttershy says.

Fluttershy puts a hand to his chest as she nuzzled him.

“Alex, you are at peace…you are with me, fight it.”

Alex groaned and grunted in pain as his movement hurt as well as the mental pain from being controlled…he was fighting it, but it was a losing battle.

“Fluttershy, get away!”

Alex clutched his head again as Fluttershy stepped back.

“Alex, you need to fight it!”

“I…can’t…AGH!!!”

Alex started slashing his claws around again as the Control was taking over.

“Alex, stop!” Fluttershy says as she approached him.

“Fluttershy don’t!” Twilight yelled.

It was too late, Fluttershy got too close and Alex then slashed at her cheek, she screamed in pain as blood fell from the scratches on her cheek…the same place where he hit Blueblood.

Fluttershy fell to the floor as Alex stood over her.

“A…Alex…fight it…”

He froze as then bright memories flashed…him and Fluttershy…how they first met…how she defended him…when they danced together…when he sang for her…when they first kissed.

Tears fell again from Alex, he was crying.

The Half-Lycan then reached towards his mark and he clawed at it, he shouted in pain, but then it started to feel like the spell was breaking, he then clawed at his half-decapitated neck, he striked his spine…Alex screamed but then he collapsed to the floor crying.

Fluttershy slowly got up and layed next to the crying Half-Lycan…who slowly turned back into a full human.

“You guys go…I’m staying with him.” She says.

“Are you crazy?! After what just happened--“

Rainbow was then interrupted by Twilight who shook her head.

“Don’t worry Fluttershy, stay with him.” Twilight says.

The gang all exit the house which left the inseparable couple alone.

Alex still had tears falling as Fluttershy stroked his Black and Blood-stained hair.

“Why…did you not move?”

“Because, I wasn’t going to cower away from you…I’m not scared anymore.” Fluttershy says.

“But…I”

“Shhh…don’t say anything…it’s all thanks to you I’m not afraid, it’s thanks to you I can stand for myself…It’s thanks to you…that I finally found somepony in my life.” Fluttershy says.

Alex slowly moved and he hugged her but he way laying on her lap technically still crying, but Fluttershy continued to rub his back and hug him.

“I wish to be with you for the rest of my life…I wish to be alongside you when you fight…I wish to protect you as much as you protect me.” Fluttershy says.

After those words…her hand glowed, it was glowing green, something was being painted onto her skin it looked like…it continued to shine until it stopped.

A Black Mark…it was a large star but within it, was a Butterfly that was shaped like a heart.

“What is this…oh my.”

Her mark glowed again as the hand rested on Alex’s skin, just then the Green Aura spreaded through Alex and he calmed down and breathed normally.

His wounds were slowly disappearing…his half-decapitated neck was forming back to normal, he then sat up to look at Fluttershy…there was not even one trace of a wound.

Alex looked at her, with tears still falling…he looked at himself to see he was healed…he then looked at Fluttershy…the wound he planted on her including Blueblood’s…was gone…no trace.

“I…but how are we…”

Alex looked at Fluttershy’s Hand…the mark that glowed green…Alex’s eyes widen.

“By the Goddesses…I can’t believe it…” Alex says as tears fell again…but he was smiling.

“What does this mean?”

“Fluttershy…welcome to the Guardians.” Alex hugs her deeply, he then kisses her.

“I’m a Guardian now?” Fluttershy says.

“Yes you are…your passionate heart, your love for me, and the bravery you just showed just turned you into a Guardian.” Alex says.

Fluttershy smiles as small tears formed, she kisses him.

“Does that mean we’re both immortal and we can’t die?” Fluttershy asks.

“It does.”

Just then a small explosion was heard.

“They might be having a hard time…what do you say we go help them?” Alex says.

“Let’s do it.”

Fluttershy’s hand glows again as she held Alex’s…then Alex’s hand glows.

“I…feel like I can transform…but it’s not nighttime neither is it dark.”

“I think that’s me…I think I just gave you enough energy to transform.”

Alex then slowly transforms into a Full Lycan, he stood at eleven feet tall once again…but his eyes had a small green aura from them besides
the Red Color.

“Hop on.” Alex says as he gets on all four. Fluttershy climbs on and lays on her stomach, holding onto Alex’s fur and one leg on each side.

”Hold on tight, butterfly.” Alex then sprints forward onto the mountains.

He jumps from edges to cliffs and he comes across some probably recent events here.

Just then Fluttershy sees something floating towards them…her Cutie Mark!

“Alex look!”

Alex looks up to see Fluttershy’s Cutie Mark, he then leaps to it which Fluttershy then absorbs which gives her back her light yellow color and
Pink hair.

“Yay.” She says meekly but cute.

Alex chuckles as the two cross…a Balloon Bridge, but then they spot the Villagers, Mane Six, and Starlight.

“Wh--I studied that spell for years! How can you--“

“I studied magic for years too! But what I didn't know then was that studying could only take me so far. Each of my friends has taught me something different about myself! It was their unique gifts and passions and personalities that helped bring out the magic inside of me! I never would have learned that I represent the element of magic without my friends! And I certainly wouldn't be here to stop you now!” Twilight says.

“Spare me your sentimental nonsense! I gave these ponies real friendships they never could've had otherwise!” Starlight says.
Just then they see a large figure approaching fast…and Fluttershy.

“Alex? Fluttershy?”

The two come in hot, but break hard to not hit them.

“Hey girls.” Fluttershy says with a smile.

“Alex? How are you a Lycan, it’s not dark!”

“We’ll explain later…right now we have unfinished business.” Fluttershy says.

Alex and Fluttershy approach Starlight with ease.

“Get away!”

“You caused me to hurt the one pony I severely care about, something that I’d rather die than do.”

“You’d rather die then do what you’re supposed to do Monster?” Starlight says as she laughs.

Alex growls as he got closer.

“Get away from me!” Starlight pushed everyone back and she ran into the dark caverns behind her.

“She’s going to get away!” Double Diamond says.

“No she’s not.” Alex says, he places Fluttershy off his back and he sprints into the cave.

“Be careful.”

Starlight was sprinting deeper into the cave, it felt like it went on forever…it was like a system of mazes…she then heard a growl. Starlight whimpered as she continued to run, then sniffing was heard, after that…more growling. Starlight started to breath rapidly in fear.

Just then she looked back to see a pair of Red Eyes.

Starlight screamed and she continued to run, the eyes then started to run to her, she kept on running as the two eyes started to catch up to her.

“Please, please, please don’t hurt me!” Starlight shouted, she was then tackled and was pinned to the ground.

“You have caused so much pain for me, for Fluttershy, for the Mane Six, and for your ponies! If you were in Gateway, you’d be fucked! If your were in the Lycan’s Den…oh…that is a fate worse then death…then again…nothing will be more worse compared to what’s about to happen.”

Starlight shouted as she waited for death…she then felt like she was knocked out.

The Mane Six and Villagers waited patiently outside for Alex to return.

“So…you two are a couple?” Double Diamond asks.

“Oh, yes…he is just the sweetest wolf ever.” Fluttershy says.

Just then steps are heard from the cave, the gang look to see red eye emerging from the darkness, a while later…it was Alex, carrying Starlight Glimmer on his back.

“Yee-haw, that’s what I’m talking about Alex!” Applejack says.

“She’s not going anywhere.” Alex says with a smile.

“How did you find her?” Twilight asks.

“You think I can’t see in the darkness through senses, ears, and smell?” Alex answers

“Anyway…thank you for bringing her back, We just have to hope that when she's had a chance to think it over, she realizes that you all have taught her something.” She says at the Villagers.

“It's you who have taught us something. We all came to this village because we were searching for something missing from our lives. We thought Starlight had given it to us, but now... now it seems it was in front of us all along. It's us!” Party Favor says.

“Does that mean you'll stay in the village?” Alex asks.

“It's our home. I'm not going anywhere.” Night Glider says.

“This is a chance for all of us to get to know each other again for the very first time!” Double Diamond says.

“And I finally have a chance to bake something besides terrible muffins!” Sugar Belle says.

The gang all laugh as they return to the village.

The Mane Six along with Alex on the train home, Fluttershy was cradled into Alex’s arms whom was back into a human and had his clothes remade again thanks to that villager who designed cloaks…turns out he was a Stallion Fashion Designer so he helped Alex out.

“So…a Guardian, huh darling?” Rarity says with a cheeky smile.

Fluttershy raises her hand up again to look at the mark.

“Yep, I am now a Guardian…and I am bonded with Alex for as long as we both shall live.” Fluttershy says as she kisses Alex on the cheek.

The Girls let out an ‘aww’ sound at the Guardian Couple.

“So, Alex…how about that song?” Rarity asks.

“Oh, thanks goodness I decided to leave my Guitar on the Train.” Alex says as he Gets the case and notebook, he hands it to Rarity for her to look at the Lyrics to the song earlier.

“Okay…this seems easy enough…I’ll get the gist once we start playing.” Rarity says.

Alex smirks and nods as he then starts the beats from his phone.

Author's Note

Oh my goddesses, finally a new chapter, this was pretty exciting...like the reveal btw, that Fluttershy is now a Guardian...awww yeah!

XI. Guardian Love

Alex starts up the other beats and instruments from his phone as he started to Play his Guitar

Once upon a time somebody ran
Somebody ran away saying fast as I can
I've got to go, I've got to go!!!

Once upon a time we fell apart
You're holding in your hands the two halves of my heart
Ohhhhh, ohhhhh!

Ohhhhh...

Alex nods at Rarity for her to sing her part.

Once upon a time, we burned bright
Now all we ever seem to do is fight
On and on...
And on and on and on...

Once upon a time on the same side.
Once upon a time on the same side, in the same game
And why'd you have to go, have to go and throw water on my flame

I could've been a princess, you'd be a king
Could've had a castle, and worn a ring
But no, you let me go

And stole my star
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
You stole my star
La, la, la, la, la, laaaaaa

Oooooooh-oh oh oooooooh oh oh oh ohhhhhhhhh
Oooooooh-oh oh oooooooh oh oh oh ohhhhhhhhh

Alex and Rarity nod at each other, Alex then looks at Fluttershy who then smiles.

Cause you really hurt me
No you really hurt me
Cause you really hurt me
No you really hurt me
Cause you really hurt me
Ooooooooh you really hurt me, ooooooooh
Cause you really hurt me
Ooooooooh you really hurt me...

“Wow, that is a sad song darling.” Rarity says.

“Yeah, but it’s beautiful when you think about it…the best songs tell a story…which is why I love Starset.” Alex says.

“Starset?” Rarity asks.

“Starset is a…Cinematic Rock Band…or Sci-Fi-Type Band…their music just spoke to me because their music is a mix between Darkness and Beauty…as well as Love…their music can be about the hazy line between Love and Lust…as well as broken love trying to be put together in a dying world.”

Everyone looks at Alex as he explained Starset…they were interesting to hear about, that’s when Fluttershy broke the silence.

“What are some good songs by them?” Fluttershy asks.

“No joke, all of their songs are good…there is not one bad song by them. They are all Beautiful and Mysterious…which is why I like to sing their songs so much…remember Pinkie’s Welcome Party?” Alex says.

“That was a song written by them?!” Pinkie asks.

“Yep, Starlight.”

The chatter continues on as Alex decided to play his Guitar for the rest of the train ride back.

Alex and Fluttershy walk back to the cottage together, both having a conversation as Flutters lets out a giggle from one of Alex’s witty jokes.

“So…Fluttershy, you love me?”

“Alex, what kind of question is that? Of course I do.” Fluttershy answers with a kiss to his cheek.

“But…I hurt you…and I scared you…I let Blueblood hurt you…I even hurt your friend Discord.” Alex says

“But you saved me more times than you can imagine…and you love me…right?”

“Of course, with all my heart.”

“Then, you shouldn’t dwell on those bad thoughts, you are safe and sound with me…and now, I can be with you for enternity.”

Fluttershy says as she holds up her marked hand, she then puts it to Alex’s cheek and she kisses him, the two keep their lips connected for awhile but then Fluttershy grabs Alex’s hands and drags him, he tries to keep up as Fluttershy was running and leading him somewhere.

“Where are we going?” Alex asks.

Fluttershy leads him into a beautiful meadow…as if it was a more brighter and peaceful version of Everfree and it was basically in her backyard, swarms of butterflies fly around the couple as Fluttershy has one land on her palm.

She closes her eyes for a bit then looks at Alex with a caring smile.

Ever gently fluttering inside of me…
Every word I try to say everytime you speak…
All I want to do is tell you what I feel…
But everytime I try to talk my words don’t yield.

Fluttershy puts a hand to Alex’s cheek again as she continues to sing beautifully.

Oh what I’d give to be right next to you…
To be the one you call your special somepony…
Maybe I’m not meant to be the one that you call true…
But the butterflies in me remind me I love you…

Butterflies…you give me butterflies,
Butterflies…everytime I look in your eyes…
Butterflies…I hope one day you realize…
The way I feel for you, nopony can deny.

Alex thought to himself as he smiled at her…thinking everytime he looks at Fluttershy, he is filled with butterflies now…surprisingly.

Time and time again, I try to let you know…
But every time the words vanish into the air…
Maybe it’s a hopeless effort, but even so…
That doesn’t stop these feelings, they all just grow…

Even if you never seem to look my way…
Knowing that you’re there just makes me smile…
I don’t need these wings to fly me all around,
The butterflies in me can take me off the ground.

Fluttershy says this as then the Swarm of Butterflies pick up her and Alex.

Butterflies…you give me butterflies,
Butterflies…every time I look into your eyes,
Butterflies…I hope one day you realize,
The way I feel for you, nopony can deny.

Alex looks at her and he strokes her mane again, he then kisses her again as the Butterflies land them slowly to the ground, the two lovers then lie down to the ground as they continue to kiss.

“I love you, with all my heart…you do not have to worry about not being noticed.”

“That makes me happy, I love you too.” Fluttershy says, she wraps her hand around Alex’s as the two marks glow in unison and then they glow light purple as the two kiss deeply.

Alex then moves his tongue into her mouth as Fluttershy happily lets him enter, the two tangle their tongues together as Alex strokes her mane and Fluttershy strokes his hair back as the two tongue wrestle.

Fluttershy moans as her tongue was being pulled by Alex’s tongue, she lightly tugs on Alex’s hair as she quietly moans again.

After a while, the two break the kiss as they smile at each other, they then nuzzle as Alex picks her up and cradles her in his arms, the two walk back to the cottage as then they look at their marks…glowing purple.

“Does this mean it’s official?” Fluttershy asks.

“Yes it does…I saw this when I was with Karen.” Alex answers as he smiles.

“Well then…” Fluttershy leans in and kisses him again as Alex walks upstairs and into Flutter’s bedroom.

The two then reach the bedroom as both crashed onto the bed as the two continued to Kiss, the sun was setting down and the moon was raising.

The two laughed together as they cuddled, Fluttershy then nuzzles Alex again as Alex strokes her hair.

“So…what now?”

“I don’t know…but I’m still trying to figure out how I became a Guardian.”

“Maybe because of how you speak to the animals and creatures and as well as your caring heart.”

“Well yes…but I feel that there was another reason.”

“Some other reasons can be because you have powers or came in contact with something related to Gateway.”

“Well there was being a Vampire Fruit Bat--“

Fluttershy quickly covered her muzzle, nervous of what she just revealed.

“Wait, you were a Vampire?” Alex asks.

Fluttershy sighs afraid of what to say, Alex then strokes her hair and nuzzles her.

“You can tell me anything, I will not be mad, you accepted me for who I am…so I will accept for who you are.”

Fluttershy sighs then shows a small smile, “Applejack was having a problem with Vampire Fruit Bats eating her Apple Orchard, I was asked to use my stare on them so Twilight could cast a spell so they wouldn’t eat the apples…even though I highly disapproved the idea…but it was five against one.”

“I see.”

“It then seems the personalities of a Vampire Fruit Bat transferred to me…and I turned into a ‘Vampire Fruit Pony’…I only fed on apples thankfully and not…”

“Hey Flutters…say no more, you don’t need to be afraid…that was in the past right? Everything was solved in the end I assume?”

“Yes, thank Celestia it was solved and taken care of…plus I wouldn’t want to be a Vampire now.” Fluttershy says as she then smiles.

“Oh, then what do you want to be?” Alex asks.

Fluttershy then pulls Alex close and whispers in his ear, “I want to be yours, and I want you to be mine…I want us to be one in the same.”

She then unzips Alex’s Hoodie and she raises his shirt up, Alex gladly pulls it and takes it off revealing his bare chest.

“I never realized how built you are, even when you’re not a Lycan.”

Okay, Incoming Clop...for basically the rest of this chapter, if you don't like it...sorry.

Alex smiles and looks at her staring at his body, she then puts a hand to his jean, touching the zipper.

“Flutters.”

“Hm?” Fluttershy looks up at Alex who had a small concerning face.

“Are you sure you want to do this?”

Fluttershy looks at him with a skeptic smile as she takes off her white t-shirt revealing her large E Cup breasts that were tugged into her Bra.

“I do, I want to so bad…please.”

Alex smiles as he then hints for permission to remove her bra, she nods happily in approval and Alex undos the bra, Fluttershy’s breasts bounced free as they were at their full size and not cramped in the bra anymore.

Fluttershy cupped her breasts together and did small movement, causing them to bounce, she then quickly undos Alex’s jean zipper and attempts to pull down his jeans, Alex then puts a hand to her clinged hand.

“Did you even ask me?” Alex jokingly chuckles.

Fluttershy lightly growls as she forcefully pulls down his jeans, showing the tent in his boxer.

“I want you…so bad…please.”

She then pulls down her jeans revealing her tight panties around the bottom half of her large thighs and hips…showing an Hourglass form overall to Alex, she then pulls down her panties revealing her marehood.

Alex leaned down onto Fluttershy, kissing her again.

“You are stunningly beautiful.” Alex says.

“I…I know I am…now, inside me…please.” Fluttershy says beggingly.

Alex took notice that she never said ‘Now’ or wasn’t being forceful as much…I guess it is her first time…then again.

“Fluttershy, I know it’s your first time…it’s my first time as well.”

“Wait, but what about Karen--“

“Our relationship may have lasted very long, but we never could get around to it.”

“I see…then this will be an experience for both of us.”

“Yes…it will, but first.”

Alex’s mark glowed as he hovered it over his tent, he felt a small tingling down there after he was done.

“What did you do?” Fluttershy asked.

“If we’re gonna do this…I don’t want to get you pregnant…thankfully I remembered that spell.” Alex says.

“So, now can we?”

“Yes.”

Fluttershy pulls down Alex’s boxers revealing his large member, it wasn’t as average thanks to being a Lycan, but it seemed a little bigger than a Stallion’s Member.

“Oh my…I didn’t expect this from you…it’s amazing.” Fluttershy says, eyeing the rod in front of her.

“Enough talk…shall we?”

“We shall.”

Alex leans down and starts kissing Fluttershy deeply for a little bit, he then bites down onto her neck, letting small moans escape her, he then put his hands on her large breasts, and then his chest squeezes and rubs against them.

Fluttershy let moans escape her lips as she felt Alex toy with her endlessly, sending pleasure, she then grabs onto Alex’s member, squeezing it a bit.

“Put…it…inside me.”

Alex stops biting and looks at her, “As you wish, my Butterfly.”

He then slowly slides his member into her fold, feeling her wettened inner walls.

Fluttershy moaned loudly as if she was possibly howling, she also felt pain from him entering…her hymen shattered, at this point she was no longer a virgin.

Blood dripped from Fluttershy’s marehood, Alex looked in concern.

“Do you need a moment?”

“Y-yes…please.”

Alex nuzzles her as well as kisses lightly, comforting her from the pain she just felt, after a while she looked at him.

“Okay…I..I’m ready.”

Alex smiled and put a hand to her cheek, he then slowly slides his member in again but going more further than before, he heard Fluttershy moan again as Alex slid his member in, he then started to move in and out of her vagina.

Fluttershy moaned everytime Alex thrusted, he paced himself, not wanting to rush it, they both wanted to enjoy this moment together.

“Sweet sisters, keep going…faster!”

Alex thrusted faster like she asked, going in and out non-stop, pleasuring Fluttershy endlessly.

“Oh…oh…don’t stop please!”

“I wasn’t planning to.”

“Then shut up and fuck me please!”

Alex looked at Fluttershy in surprise…never hearing her swear before, besides saying ‘Shut up’ to him back in Canterlot after making her blush. However he didn’t disobey, he continued to fuck her endlessly, he felt her marehood drip juice onto the bed as he continued to thrust in and out…but he started to go faster as he felt himself readying, just in time, he felt her walls tighten around his Member that started to swell a little bit.

“Fluttershy, I’m about to--“

“Do it, because…I’m about to…too!”

The two had moans escape their lips as they both then orgasm, Alex releases inside Fluttershy, she spills juices all over the bed…the two kept cumming until they finally took a deep breath. Alex lied down onto Fluttershy’s soft mounds, he stroked her mane again as well as Fluttershy did the same to Alex.

“I love you Flutters.”

“I love you too Alex.”

The two kissed as then Alex lied onto Fluttershy’s breasts.

“We are mated Fluttershy, our bond as a couple can’t be broken…especially since we’re Guardians.” Alex says.

The two look at their hands to see they glowed Purple still, put now their palm showed a new mark…Alex’s had a crescent moon and Fluttershy had a heart that could fit into the crescent’s space.

“You give me butterflies alright…my little butterfly.” Alex chuckles after he said that.

“You do too.” Fluttershy says as she kisses his forehead, the two then start to fall asleep as the moon shined down onto the window.

“Goodnight, Flutters.”

“Sweet dreams, Alex.”

Author's Note

Love is a beautiful thing, never let go of it.

Other than that, HOLY SHIT!!! Two Chapters in two days?! What is this Christmas?!

Now all jokes aside real quick, one, Starset is also the artists behind Let it Die and Monster which are both in the story as you should know...I plan to use more of their songs in the future...but that song that Alex sang was by Coldplay...maybe I should've explained them but I know way more about Starset than Coldplay.

Two, no...I am not having Fluttershy be a Vampire since she is a Guardian, I don't want that...not at all, it would've worked in the Shadow Guardian but not here...however I will ask you folks...would you want Flutters to become a Guardian Lycan?

Feel free to say no or yes...it's kinda a possibility but I gotta work it out since she's already a pegasus so I wanted to consult my Audience about this.

Should I? Or should I not?

Anyhoo I hope you enjoyed this "Love Making" Chapter...hehehe.

Also no child.

XII. Guardian Time

Alex opened his eyes to still be lying down on top of Fluttershy, he smiled and kissed her, Fluttershy awoke with a smile, kissing him back.

“Morning my little wolfie.” She says.

“Little? Who you calling little…butterfly?” Alex says back, nuzzling her.

“You,” Fluttershy says, nuzzling back.

Alex and Fluttershy exchange laughs as they kiss again.

“I loved last night,” Fluttershy says admittingly.

“I did too…now I know how much you truly love me,” Alex says.

“And now I know how much you truly love me,” Fluttershy says.

Alex smiles and pecks her.

“C’mon, we better get ourselves cleaned up,” Fluttershy says as she gets up and pulls Alex up with her.

The two enter the bathroom where the shower was awaiting…it was walk-in…surprisingly it was huge, it was like if it was a Shower Room at the Canterlot Castle. Fluttershy turns on the lights and the Shower, the two walk under the hot water that fell above them, the two kiss again as Fluttershy breaks the kiss and grabs the soap and other cleaning essentials.

Fluttershy turns Alex around as she puts the Body Wash on herself and Alex, she then squeezes her soap-covered breasts on Alex’s back.

“Does my love need his back cleaned?”

Fluttershy rubs her breasts up and down against Alex, scrubbing the soap onto Alex and cleaning them as if they were sponges.

“You don’t need to do this Flutters.” Alex chuckles after the sentence.

“I know…but I want to.” Fluttershy smiles lovingly as she continues to wash Alex’s back.

Alex smiles back, he then turns around and kisses her, “You know, here’s a better idea,” Alex’s mark glows and the lights dimmed down to a Night Light-type level, “Lycans can be covered in dirt most of the time…or blood.”

Alex then transforms into a Lycan and walks up to Fluttershy on all four, “Clean me, my owner,” Alex rolls over and lies on his back as he feels the water hit him and his fur becomes exposed into wet fur, his hair and tail included.

“Well, I am supposed to take care of my pets,” Fluttershy giggles and lies on top of the Giant Wolf, “I wonder what it’s like kissing a Wolf?”

Alex chuckles and puts his arms and claws around her, “Let’s find out,” The two get close and kiss again. Fluttershy puts her hands around Alex’s muzzle and continues to kiss him; she then starts to pet Alex like a dog. Alex wiggles his ears in the enjoyment of being petted; he lightly chuckles without breaking the kiss as the water falls onto the loving couple.

“Alright,” Fluttershy breaks the kiss and climbs off of Alex, “Time to clean you up.” She walks over to the wall where all her materials are, she grabs the sponge and soap and walks back to Alex.

Alex’s eyes widen and backs up slowly but playfully, “Canines don’t like it when cleaning is involved.” He backs up against the wall and whimpers playfully.

“Well too bad, you need to be cleaned up.” Fluttershy reaches over to Alex with the Soap-filled Sponge and begins to make contact with his fur.

“No! No! Nooooooo…” Alex says this as he then rolls onto his back again and laughs after playfully teasing Flutters and her teasing him back. Fluttershy scrubs the sponge all over Alex as she kisses him again.

“My big bad wolf needs to be clean,” Fluttershy says as she giggles and continues to clean him with ease. Alex then licks Fluttershy like a dog and sticks his tongue out, breathing exactly like a dog. Fluttershy was actually taken by surprise from the slobbery kiss and laughs as she pets him again.

“Funny thing is…Lycans tend to stink bad once they’re covered in water,” Alex says and rolls onto his stomach and crosses his arms under his muzzle, putting his Digi-Grade paws against the wall behind him and raising them up.

“So…what’s the plan today?” Fluttershy asks.

“Well, I was planning to visit each of the girls individually today.” Alex says as he begins to swing his paws forward and backward.

“Oh, really?” Fluttershy asks, continuing to scrub. She then climbs onto Alex and scrubs his back and tail, then paws.

“Yeah, I’ve realized I never have actually talked to them besides when we’re doing something together…kinda want to get to know them as much as I know you.”

“That’s great, back when I got to know Twilight and my friends who I’ve been friends with for years already, it was a wonderful experience for me,” Fluttershy says.

“How long have you known each of them?” Alex asks.

“I’ve known Rainbow Dash since fillyhood; she protected me from bullies back then. I met Applejack through Dashie, Rarity I met through Applejack, Pinkie Pie I met myself. That’s when I moved to Ponyville, me and Dashie, so we could be with our friends.”

“And Twilight?”

“I met her three years ago, she came to Ponyville to make sure the Summer Sun Celebration goes as planned, I was doing the music there with the help of my birds,” Fluttershy says as she scrubs Alex’s head now, “That was when Nightmare Moon returned…I told you about that part right?”

“Yep, it was when we first met.” Alex says.

Fluttershy giggles and finishes cleaning him up. She then cleans herself up and then she turns the shower off, “That was fun.” Fluttershy grabs a towel and dries herself off pretty quickly.

“Don’t think you can be dry that easily.” Alex deviously smiles and he begins to shake furiously spraying water everywhere, especially Fluttershy since he was targeting her.

Fluttershy laughs and uses her arms to cover herself, “Hey!” She laughs again after saying that, she then switches the light on which reforms Alex back into Human.

“Now that was fun,” Alex says as he kisses her again and dries her off with the towel, then himself.

“So are you going to get dressed and head out?”

“Not without making you my famous tea…are you not coming with me?” Alex asks.

“No, I have animals I need to care for, but don’t worry and don’t let me hold you back…go have fun and bond with my friends.”

Alex looks down slightly then back up with a smile, “Alright, I will Flutters.” He then swoops her into a kiss again as the two wrapped themselves in each other’s towels.

Alex drinks the last of his Tea as well as Fluttershy; he was wearing his normal hoodie, shirt, jeans, and shoes along with his Guitar Case on his back. The two kiss again as Alex opens the door, “See you butterfly.”

“Bye, Wolfie.”

Alex chuckles to the nickname Fluttershy has given him…it was cute he thought and funny. His first destination was Twilight’s; he walks to the large castle in Ponyville and knocks on the door.

The door opens and Spike was there, “Hey Alex!”

“Spike! What’s up bro?” Alex says as he crouches and fist bumps him.

“Ah nothing, just chores today and such…just the usual,” Spike says.

“I see, well do you know where I can find Twilight?”

“Yeah, she’s up in her studies, I’ll walk you there.”

Alex and Spike walk through the hallways and corridors of the Crystal-hardened Castle.

“So what have you been up to?” Spike asks.

“Well, I’ve realized that I’ve only bonded with Fluttershy and not the others as much so I wanted to hang out with each of the girls and get to know them even more than before,” Alex says.

“That’s not a bad idea.”

“I know, I just really want to get to know them more besides them knowing I’m a Giant Wolf,” Alex says as he looks away from Spike.

“Hey, if you ask me…that’s pretty awesome, it’s like my comic books.” Spike says as he smiles in Alex’s direction.

“Oh…so you don’t think it’s scary?” Alex asks.

“Bro, during my eleventh birthday, I turned into a seventy-foot Dragon, I was being fed off greed and the more I took, the more monstrous I became.”

“Wow, sorry dude,” Alex says as he pats the drake’s shoulder.

“If it wasn’t for Rarity, I wouldn’t have turned back.”

“You like her don’t you?” Alex asks.

Spike’s eyes widen, he then looks away from Alex and looks back at him.

“Yeah, but please don’t tell her or anyone else.”

“You have my word,” Alex says as he puts a thumbs up.

“Thanks…here we are…her studies, be warned, it might be a bookalypse in there.”

“Thanks for the warning…later Spike.” Alex does a two-finger salute towards Spike and enters the studies.

Alex walks through the millions of books as if it was a jungle or something. He sees stacks and messy piles of papers as well to see Twilight asleep at her study and her mane all messy.

“Oh um…Twilight?”

“Huh…what?” Twilight slowly raises her head up and turns around.

“Twilight, it’s Alex.”

“Alex…oh hi, come in or something…sorry if I’m not looking fresh.”

“Oh, it’s quite alright Twilight,” Alex rubs her shoulder as she lays her sleepy head on him, “Something been bringing you down?” Alex asks.

“It’s just…overwhelming…a giant map, our glowing marks showing destinations, and…Starlight…something is just bothering me about her.”

Alex goes to Twilight’s side and rubs her shoulder, “Well we can ask her questions ourselves soon you know? She’s in the dungeons awaiting trial and such,” Alex says as he then chuckles, “Is that why you’re all worked up?”

Twilight then sits up, looking at Alex, then sighing, “It’s not just that…I still don’t understand why all this responsibility is nowhere out of nowhere and…I just don’t know…I guess I am being worked up over nothing.”

Alex chuckles again and helps Twilight up, “How about I make you something and if you want you can ask questions and take notes…but no electric-type things.”

Twilight’s eyes widen with small excitement and she smiles, “That’d be great Alex…lemme just get my notepad and such,” Twilight was just about to grab her materials for all her questions and things but Alex then pulls her back.

“Whoa whoa there missy, not until you have some food in your stomach.” Alex folds his arms and gives Twilight a cocky smile.

Twilight gives him a pouty face and walks to the Kitchen with him. He prepares an omelet which has non-meat type things, “Twilight what kind of Frappuccino do you like?” Alex asks.

“You can make--um…surprise me.” Twilight says as she had a surprised look. Later on, Alex gave her an ice-whipped cream strawberry Frappuccino along with her Omelet and such, she then looks at Alex with curiosity.

“Dig in.” Alex chuckles as she then takes her first bite and is satisfied with the taste, she then tries the Frappuccino and is filled with joy from the Flavor, every bite feels like something from heaven along with the drink…she smiles satisfyingly and moves the plate away hinting she’s done.

Alex then pulls out her notepad in which he got while Twilight was enjoying her breakfast, “Ask away Twily.”

Twilight was finally gonna get some answers to some questions she had since the day she met him, “Okay um…is there different kinds of Guardian Lycans…like fur color…or height…and such or is it the exact same?”

“Fur is the same…but the hair color can be different…some either have White Hair…some have Black Hair, and Height can vary…but they will always be over Ten Feet at least.” Alex answers, “Normal Lycans can be the same height but their fur can be pitch black or brown even…Guardians have Grey-Like fur…or a lighter-type of Black that doesn’t count as a Grey Color.”

“Wow,” Twilight wrote in the answer and made sure not a word was missed, “Okay…how bad can it hurt when you Transform?”

“It depends…first time can hurt a lot actually because the body is adapting to it and the changes for the first time…as time progresses it will go from sore muscles-type pain to pinches, then just pressure-type pain…it will stay at pressure for some certain bones and part…other will just not hurt as much…but it will always feel weird.”

“How so?”

“Mostly how we stand and balance on our feet…humans have their feet standing flat on the ground, bending them forward to move and such, almost any animal have a Digi-Grade type of foot…or paw and basically it’s like having a human foot balancing on the tips of their toes permanently…so…first times can also take time to get used to…but Lycans can be on all fours if needed so…just to travel faster mostly. Basically, as a Lycan, it’s like having a front knee and a lower back knee since when transforming the feet extend, widen, and grow to become identical to Wolf’s legs and feet and how they walk and travel but not enough for it to make us be on all four permanently…thank the goddesses.” Alex chuckles as he answers.

“I…don’t even know what to say…okay um…how does one become a Lycan…do they like bite the person or something?”

“Yes…depending what species you are, if you are bitten by a Guardian Lycan…you are destined to become one of us…but there are not a lot of cross-species…for example like a Fox Humanoid or Animoid becoming a Lycan and such…it’s rare…there are only two like that…the rest are…or were human…another way is just being chosen by the Goddesses…the spirits of the Guardians.”

“There are Gods in Gateway?”

“Well, not physically but everyone can feel a connection to the spirits of Echo.”

“Echo?”

“Echo is a Goddess who walked the plains of Gateway when Earth was created…she was the only Animoid that walked Earth, she created a world from all the chaotic and violent nature which were the dinosaurs, the natural disasters, and impacts from meteors and such. She created a safe haven…and soon some animals came and learned from her as she had the gentle touch to bring the peace out of anyone or anything…the Dinosaurs soon learned as well as other species and soon, Animoids were being born and more came…Gateway became a land…and Echo was a mother to all of them.”

“Wow…”

“But soon threats would start to arise that would not take or accept peace like the first humans or apes and such…soon the Guardians were born to protect Gateway until the end…their spirits live with Echo.”

“Who were they?”

“Ori…the White Guardian, Kuro…the Dark Guardian, Phoenician…the Red Guardian, Corvo…the Moon Guardian or also known as the first Guardian Lycan, Maridia…the Blue Guardian, and Prim…the Green Guardian…all had specific powers then they evolved and became powerful so Gateway would live on…but soon the events of Earth happened…their enemies…Hate…pure hate would attempt to destroy everything…something Kuro used to be a part of until she saw the peace…The Guardians sacrificed themselves to make sure Hate was imprisoned for eternity.”

“That’s…amazing,” Twilight says.

“Echo soon would have to join them to make sure the imprisonment stays and others…she’d become more powerful than ever before…today she is neither dead nor alive…she just watches us…and protects us…and gives today’s Guardians wisdom and love as well as the citizens.”

Twilight put her notepad down and listened closely.

“Have you…met her?”

Alex looked away real quick and looked back at Twilight.

“Ugh…sweet sister…”

Alex was lying down on the ground but it looked like there wasn’t even a ground…or anything.”

“H-Hello? Sam? Chris? Anyone?”

“They’re not here…”

“What? Who’s there?”

“Oh…don’t tell me you don’t know the voice of your protector.”

Alex then turns around and is greeted by a woman…who seemed to barely wear clothing on the top of her body but the bottom was covered by a small band and some fabric. She had a large form…and she seemed to stand at seven feet tall…but then again if it’s who he thinks it is…she could be any size she wants. She was a Tiger, with black hair and red strands, her eyes glowed pure blue and green…she was beautiful…was it who he thought it was?

“Are you…Mistress Echo?”

“I am sweetie.”

“Oh…oh my…my apologies.” Alex quickly kneels putting his two hands on the ground while breathing nervously.

“Darling, there’s no need for that…I’ve always hated that.” Echo says.

Alex then gets back up and walks over to her.

“What am I…doing here?” Alex asks.

“You did it, you, Sam, and Chris did your job and stopped J’Dalysia, her plans should crumble and Gateway should be safe.” She answers.

“I guess my plan ended with me taking the hits I bet.”

“Unfortunately yes…it gave you a hard one that time.”

“C-can I go back?”

“That is up to you darling.” Echo smiles at him.

“I have a choice?”

“Of course, many have been here before, some would say yes but some would say ‘let me say goodbye to them one more time’ and they would before coming here.” Echo says with a loving smile.

“It’s just amazing that I came here…no one would’ve dreamed of meeting the Mother of Gateway.”

“Is that what they call me now? I like it.” Echo giggles as she sits down and motions Alex to sit next to her, he does so.

“I do want to go back…but, if I do…how much is there more to come?”

“I’m afraid telling the future was not a talent of mine…only sensing the present is what I could do,” Echo says as Alex then sighs…she then looks at him, “But I’m pretty sure there is much more to come.” Echo says.

“How many have come to die here peacefully? How many Guardians?” Alex surprisingly asks.

Echo looks down a little then back at Alex.

“Many…including Karen…the one you loved.”

“Y-You’ve met her?” Alex asks.

“I have, she has a funny sense of humor and such an interesting personality.”

“That’s why I loved her…do all just stay here in peace? With you and the First Guardians?”

“Yes…many do, and they’re happy where they are at.”

Alex smiles lightly and then goes back to a casual expression, “Did…Karen have a choice?” He asked.

Echo looks down at Alex, “…No, her wounds were too great.”

“I understand…I bet she did too.”

Echo nods and then smiles as she crouches down, eye to eye with Alex, “She watches you every day…she’s happy.”

Alex smiles back and hugs the Goddess suddenly…he lets go and the smile was still there.

“I needed that…thanks for telling me.”

“You are welcome Alex…you are an amazing Guardian, Corvo himself is even impressed with how far you have come.”

The Tigress stands up straight after her small speech.

“I would like to return please.”

“I thought you might.” Echo smirks and she rubs her paws together, magic sparking from them.

“Tell Karen I said ‘Hi’.” Alex says as his vision is blinded.

Twilight was speechless…her notepad was actually away from her…she looked like a child listening to a bedtime story.

“She was amazing, she’s kind, loving, and actually has a joking personality.” Alex chuckles.

“My…I wish I could meet her.” Twilight says.

“Maybe you will…you never know…so, anymore questions Twilight?” Alex asks.

“Oh! Um…N-No…actually, I guess your story blew my mind…or made me lose my train of thought.”

“Alright well, I have a schedule with your friends…so, if you think of anything…send me a letter.” Alex smiles.

“Okay!” Twilight says.

“Bye Twilight,” Alex says as he exits the Kitchen….and out of the castle.

Alex walked down to Sugarcube Corner, where his next visit was to Pinkie Pie…he thinks the only time they ever talked was during the party and during the travel to the ‘Town’, on top of that…Pinkie made mistakes and Alex was somewhat annoyed by it and his expressions showed it…he wanted to actually talk to Pinkie and hopefully find some common ground and mutual hobbies maybe.

Alex knocked on the door and it immediately opened with Pinkie standing there happy.

“Hey Pinkie, what’s up--“

Pinkie pulls Alex into the shop hugging him tightly.

“Oh, my gosh Alex! I’ve missed you even though it’s only been a day but it feels like forever!” Pinkie says excitingly fast.

Alex breaks the hug, breathing loudly, “That’s…exactly why I’m here Pinkie, I thought maybe we can chat, I can help you out with things while I do that.”

“Yay! I could use the help, the Cakes are gone for today so I’m babysitting and readying sweets for the shop.”

“Oh! Babysitting and Cooking? I think I’ll be having fun.” Alex says with a chuckle.

“You’ve babysat before silly?” Pinkie asks.

“Yeah, back in Gateway I would help out some who didn’t well…fear the fact I’m an Eleven Foot Wolf Monster, I would watch their child, sibling, etc…I’m good with kids…no young child can resist someone with a sense of humor and a Guitar.”

Pinkie giggles to that response and smiles…she breathes deeply and keeps smiling.

“I think I’m in a rare calm mood,” Pinkie says.

“Pinkie in a calm mood? Stop the presses.” Alex chuckles.

“Even a pony like me has limits…no one is perfect y’know.”

Alex chuckles and nods to that answer, walking next to Pinkie.

“So what’cha making?” Alex asks.

“Oh, just some sweets for the shop…and some extras for my friends.” Pinkie giggled.

“Ooh…what are they?”

“Well, I was thinking of having a Picnic with the girls and for the first time…you!” Pinkie says.

“Oh wow, I would love it…I’ll play my guitar if you’d like.”

Just then some small cries were heard from upstairs.

“Oh! Just a sec Ally!” Pinkie rushes upstairs.

“…Ally?” Alex had a type of ‘wut’ face on.

Pinkie returned with twins in her arms, Alex smiles and walks over to them and he boops both of their muzzles.

“Why hello there little ones.” Alex chuckles.

The young ponies giggle to the boop putting their arms out to him.

“I think they already like you.” Pinkie giggles.

“Good, I am a comfortable soul after all.” Alex chuckles as Pinkie hands the Unicorn to him who giggles and makes raspberries at Alex.

“That’s Pumpkin Cake…these two have the same personality almost.” Pinkie giggles.

“Well then hello Pumpkin Cake...I’m Alex.” Alex boops her.

Pumpkin giggles and reaches her arms out to Alex.

“Al..ex!” Pumpkin giggles saying his name, Alex smiled and was also surprised inside how quickly she said his name.

“Happened to me once, but one said Pinkie…the other said Pie.” She says.

Just then a ding is heard from the Kitchen.

“Oop! The sweets are ready, minding keeping them company?”

“Sure! Put them on the ground, I have an idea.”

Pinkie puts Pound Cake on the ground, Alex puts Pumpkin next to him.

“Oh and that’s Pound Cake, make sure he isn’t flying!”

Alex nods as he plays with them…as he does…he kept thinking of a time he took special care of a child back in Gateway.

Alex was walking home one day from another Lycan Meeting…as he was…he spotted a small child.

A Neko…a Neko Child…a Girl, she was sitting on the ground just being silent maybe even depressed…Alex walks over to her and tries to get her attention.

“Hey…um hello?” Alex says waving softly in front of the girl.

The Neko ‘eeps’ and stands up backing up a little.

“Hey hey hey hey….It’s okay, I’m here to hurt you…but why are you all alone?”

The Neko stood there quietly not speaking…she hums silently.

“Where are your parents?” Alex slowly comes closer and crouches.

The Neko flops her ears, “Um…um…”

“Hey, look,” Alex reveals his Guardian Mark to her, “I’m a Guardian…I help Gateway and its people, you can trust me.”

The Neko starts to get closer…

“Do you have a name?”

“R-Ruby.”

“Ok…where is your mother and father?”

“I only have a brother…he left and he said he’d be right back…he promised…he gave me this to make sure he came back,” Ruby holds up a necklace…a Yang…Alex then notices that Ruby was wearing a Yin and they had a part to connect the two necklaces, “He promised me.”

“I see…do you need someplace to sleep tonight?”

“Y-Yeah but I’m staying right here for him…this is where he said he’ll be back.”

“How long have you been here?”

“Um…it was daytime when he left.”

“Oh dear Echo…come on…how about you stay with me for tonight and in the morning we’ll come back…me and you?”

“Oh um…well…o-okay.”

Alex smiles and puts his hand out.

Time passed for a while as Alex played with the twins…playing blocks, feeding them snacks, entertaining them.

“So you’re big giant cuddly wolf! You’re so fluffy.”

Alex chuckles as he was in his Lycan form and Ruby was lying on top of him.

“Careful with my fur now child.” Alex chuckles…happy that she wasn’t…scared of him.

Alex was acting like a giant to them, making ‘rawr’ sounds and acting like a beanstalk giant, Pinkie was at his side.

“Ah! Help me twins, defeat the giant!” Pinkie says.

Pumpkin then lifts up a wooden plank sword with her horn and pokes it at Alex’s chest.

“Oh, you have slain me…I fall into the clutches of Miss Pumpkin and Sir Pound!”

Alex falls slowly forward to where he turns his body and the twins climb on him saying ‘Yah!’ Pinkie joins the fray…all four of them lying down and laughing, giggling, and such.

“Wow…I don’t think I’ve had this much fun before Pinkie.” Alex says, still laughing in happiness.

“I’m glad you had fun! The twins had fun too considering they’re climbing on you.”

Alex looks down to see the twins…hugging him, Alex found a new hobby in Equestria.

“Hey Pinkie.”

“Yes, Alex?”

“Do I even scare you at all?” Alex asks suddenly.

“Oh Alex, you shouldn’t dwell on sad thoughts--“

“But do I?” Alex interrupts Pinkie, making sure she answers the question.

“Well…to be honest…no, you don’t. However you are somepony to be reckoned with, no one should mess with the big bad wolf, right twinsies?”

The twins nodded.

“Hehe…alright Pinkie, fair play…same to you two.” Alex says pointing two fingers at them. The twins giggle in response and smile sheepishly at Alex.

“Alex, we all love you, you shouldn’t be dwelling on bad thoughts…they shouldn’t exist now here in Ponyville…especially my home!”

Alex chuckles and hugs Pinkie and she happily hugs back…he breaks the hug a while later.

“Well…I think it’s time for me to head to Rarity’s, thanks for the fun time Pinkie.” Alex says as he gets up and grabs his Guitar in its case.

“Wait, Alex!”

Alex turns around seeing some laid out sweets and treats.

“Pick.” Pinkie giggles.

Alex looks at the different sweets then he eyes a certain treat…

“Pinkie what’s that?”

“Oh, these? I haven’t named them yet but they are some seriously sweet donuts with some white and pink frosting with some maple drizzled on it. It also has some small carrot cake flavor in it as well as some small cheesecake flavor.”

Alex had some widen eyes in shock…

“Pinkie…that sounds extremely diabetic and sounds like has enough sugar to overtop even the biggest snack that carries the most sugar.”

“Yeah! I…guess it does.” Pinkie smiles.

“…I’ll take four.”

Alex was walking to his next destination until he saw a familiar Gryphon.

It was Hunter, it seemed Eve wasn’t around, however.

“Hey, Alex!” Hunter flies over to him.

Both decide to do a fist bump and laugh.

“So how’s it going Hunter?”

“Ah, not much, Eve had a rough time sleeping last night and came out with a headache, so…was just getting some essentials.” He says as he holds up some Migraine Medicine and Ginger Ale.

“Wait, soda exists here?” Alex asks.

“Yeah…well somewhat…I have an addiction to it…what’s it to you?” Hunter says jokingly.

“Nothing, hehe…just wondering…by the way…I wanted to ask…how did you and Eve meet?”

“Well,…one day…I met her at Sugarcube Corner…I was browsing for some cake for my Mother’s Birthday…and she saw me…I waved…and she waved back…and the next day we ran into each other at the Market…she seemed very friendly…but some con asshole for some reason was raising his price for one damn cherry…so I stepped in…and she got her cherries…she thanked me a lot…and soon I learned her name and she learned mine…and she was surprised a Gryphon like me was so friendly and so well mannered.”

“Wow, it actually sounds romantic.”

“It is…and soon…it blossomed and we were in love with each other and we even confessed.”

“Who pulled the first move?” Alex asks.

“Me.” Hunter chuckles.

“Sounds like you guys really love each other.”

“Yep, we’re basically the type that will never let another out of their sight…and make sure they’re happy sort of relationship…we’re stubborn and clingy to put it.” Hunter laughs.

Alex laughs back and smiles, “Alright…well, I’ll see you later.”

“Later Alex,” Hunter says.

Later on, Alex was walking towards the Carousel Boutique and had finished one Donut already, he wipes the crumbs off his mouth and chin and wraps the sweet-filled bag…the scent of sweets wouldn’t spare his sense of smell.

At times like these I hate my Wolf Perks…stop teasing me Pinkie!!!

Alex nods off the distraction and knocks on the door, Rarity answering immediately.

“Oh Alex! How are you doing?” Rarity hugs him softly and lets him in.

“Good, I’ve been visiting your friends one by one…I wanted to get to know all of you more and such and help you guys out.”

“Well, I’m glad you came…I actually was gonna go and ask Spike or Big Mac for assistance with something.”

“Ooh, what is it?”

“Follow me, darling,” The two walk upstairs to where there were many Stallion articles of Clothing, Dresses, and others…they seemed like they were modeled for…Alex, “From some of the clothing you wore since you came here and that picture of you and your friends…I had some ideas.” Rarity says with happiness.

“And you now want me to try them all on?” Alex asked with a smirk.

“Yep…and smile for the camera!” Rarity says.

Dress after Dress, Alex has put on…doing different poses in them as Rarity took the Pictures.

“So…you gonna sell these and make some interests from other fashionistas?”

“Yep,” Rarity takes the picture and Alex grabs the next one, “Oh darling you look…surprisingly dashing in that…I wasn’t so sure at first.”

Alex observed himself in a possible Victorian type of Vest and Shirt, along with a long black trench coat…it also came with a Top Hat…under the trench coat was also a Hood…as if you could switch from Hat to Hood.

“This looks like something either Chris or Sam would wear.” Alex chuckles.

He poses and Rarity takes the pictures, the next one Alex had a Black Long-Sleeved Shirt with some fingerless gloves and a long beanie.

“Hm…reminds me of Oliver Sykes…I kinda like it.” Alex smiled…striking a hard vocalist pose.

“You want to keep that darling? I have more of those.”

“Oh yes please…”

After almost an hour of trying on different styles, the two were done.

“Woo, finally…we’re done.”

Alex and Rarity laugh as they both sit down on the edge of the stage.

“That was pretty fun…you made all those based on what I told you about me?”

“Yep…it just sprung to me how it can’t always be the classiest…but hip and snazzy I believe you say?”

Alex chuckles and nods…the snazzy type look he describes is him in his gala look…dark shirt and vest along with a pocket chain and a fedora.

“I basically can wear almost anything…I wouldn’t care…but it also depends on the mood and weather y’know?” Alex says.

“Oh most definitely darling!”

“Oh, so you’re saying you had a goth phase?”

“Oh, you bad wolf…”

Alex chuckles, “I try.”

“Yes, I did…and I look at it now and it isn’t the worst possible thing now…” Rarity giggles.

“No, it isn’t, anypony can be what they want to be…no one should question how they dress and act…well unless if it’s being rude to many like the nobles.”

“Exactly,” Rarity says, giggling again.

“Glad you can relate Rarity, you’re someone I can really talk to.”

“Oh, thanks darling…and may I ask something?”

“Shoot.”

“Earlier when you were trying on one of the styles you mentioned someone named Oliver Sykes, might I ask who that is?” Rarity asks.

“Heh, he’s the lead singer of a metal…edgy-type of band, his voice really developed as years went by…he would yell in his music sometimes but later on he stopped because he did care about his vocal cords so he doesn’t do it now, I like it…either way but I like it when he doesn’t scream. It shows his real voice almost…but then there was one acoustic version of a song he performed and it was beautiful…so I think he’s a talented vocalist…his music is usually dark though so I don’t know if you’ll like it.” Alex answers.

“You never know darling, what was his band called?” Rarity asks.

“Bring Me The Horizon.” Alex smiles.

“Any other interesting bands?” Rarity asks.

“Well, there is another band called Linkin Park, which was first a metal band then moved on to becoming a regular rock band, they experiment with other types of genres and mixes it with their music…they are such idols, really,” Alex says.

On and on, Alex explains some other bands and artists like Pearl Jam, Avenged Sevenfold, David Bowie, Nirvana, Aerosmith, Scorpions, The Rolling Stones, Gorillaz, Troy Baker, Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, Elton John, Kenny Loggins, Queen, Led Zepplin, AC/DC, Evanescence…lots of band, Alex tells him he’ll see if Vinyl can make a Music Player and copy his music for Rarity…if so, Rarity’s gonna be busy.

Rarity then tells him of how she became a Fashionista, finding jewels and diamonds from a large rock thanks to a Sonic Rainboom, and about her family and Sweetie Belle…they just chatted for a while as Alex talked about his friends and his family in the past…some was emotional but not as sad.

“Well Rarity I had a lot of fun but I think I should head to Applejack’s now.”

“Alright, you have fun! I know I did.” Rarity says as the two hug each other goodbye.

Alex had already finished another diabetic donut, after that, he wrapped the bag and made sure he saved the others for later…he was approaching the Apple Field, and he saw…AJ and RD hitting some trees pretty hard along with a few others. He shrugged and approached the Tree Buckers.

“Hey, guys, what’s going on?” Alex greets.

The…four stopped and saw Alex.

“How’s it going--“

Rainbow tackles Alex hugging him.

“Alex! How’s my badass Lycan friend doing?”

“Urg…well it’s going good…but right now a lightning fast Pegasus tackled me into a hug without warning…”

“Oh um…oops…sorry.” Rainbow stands up, getting off of Alex.

“It’s cool, ugh…damn you still got some tackle.”

Rainbow chuckles and then Applejack approaches Alex.

“Well howdy Alex, ‘ah supposed yer’ here to help us out, ain’t I right?”

“Yep!” Alex says placing his things down.

“Well, before we start, how ‘bout you meet the family?” Applejack asks.

“Sure.”

Applejack motions the two who were bucking trees with her and RD walked over to Alex…

One was really built-up, he had bright red fur with some blonde hair like AJ’s, he was wearing a red flannel with some brown gloves and some blue jeans. The other seemed young…maybe approaching her teen ages…she had yellow fur with bright red hair, which was in a ponytail. She was wearing a green button-up shirt with a cowgirl-type vest, with some blue jeans as well.

“Alex, this here’s my brother, Big Macintosh.”

Alex shakes Mac’s hand, “Nice to meet you.”

“Eeyup.” Big Mac says after ending the handshake.

“And this here’s my little sis, Applebloom.”

“Wow, Mister Alex…you don’t look like a wolf.”

“Oh, hehe, that’s because I’m not one right now.” Alex chuckles.

“Sorry, she actually eavesdropped on me discussing and well…thinking about you.”

“Good to know you’re thinking about me.” Alex chuckles.

Rainbow laughs and Applejack had a blushing red face.

“Walked right into that one AJ,” Rainbow says.

“Shut it RD.” Applejack says.

“Anyway, you guys want to tell me what we’re doing?” Alex asks.

“Oh well, we’re Applebucking, we do this to the trees that have the best ripe apples and such so we hit the trees and grab the apples,” Applejack gives Alex a basket, “Think you have enough strength?”

“Oh yes, I do.” Alex smiles cockily.

The five get to work, going to a tree.

“Since I’m not a Lycan, I’m gonna need a boost.”

Alex’s mark glows as he feels his Lycan strength fill his body…he then delivers a roundhouse kick at the tree and the apples fell with every kick.

“Not bad Alex!” Rainbow says.

“Thanks,” Alex says, still kicking the tree.

He seems to be a natural at this…not the best though, but pretty good.

The others go to another tree as soon as the previous tree they were at had no more ripe apples. After a while, they had a lot of Apples…not an unusual day for the Apple Family.

“Alright, break time everypony!”

The five head into the house Applejack was motioning them to go to, they all enter and sit at a table in the kitchen to where Applejack leads an elderly green-furred pony into the room, she had a bandanna around her neck, along with an apron on and a green button-up long-sleeved shirt with white gloves.

“Alex, meet Granny Smith,” AJ says.

Alex stands up and Granny shakes his hand.

“Is a pleasure to meet yer’ acquaintance Mister.” Granny Smith says with a smile

“Oh please call me Alex ma’am, and it is a pleasure to meet you too.”

“Well, Alex…have you ever had our famous Apple Pie or Apple Cider?”

“I must say, no…I have not. However, they sound very pleasant.” Alex smiles.

“Well then, you sit down Sonny and let Granny do the work.”

“Alright, as you wish.” Alex smiles.

After a while, Granny gave everyone a piece of Apple Pie and a large cup of Cider, then all stared at Alex.

“I’m guessing you guys are waiting for my reaction,” Alex says.

“Eeyup.” Big Mac says.

Alex starts to take a bite of the Apple Pie, “Well my reactions are usually genuine so there won’t be much--By the goddesses!!” Alex’s eyes widen as the taste of sweet apple flavor hit him…how the hell does it taste so good…he’s had Apple Pie before but this just takes it over!

“This reaction never gets old.” Granny Smith whispers to the others.

Small snickers were then heard from the others besides Alex and Granny.

“This is amazing you guys…it’s so sweet and savoring.” Alex says as he tries the cider…his reaction kind of the same…with Rainbow Dash having a big smile on her face.

“I can see why you guys are so popular around Ponyville.” Alex chuckles.

“Eeyup.” Big Mac says.

“So Alex, what do you do?” Granny Smith asks.

“Oh, well um…it’s a little complicated.”

“Alex is a Giant Wolf!” Applebloom says.

“Applebloom!” Applejack says her name in a type of ‘shush’ way.

“Oh, really now…but you don’t look like one…then again there ‘ave never been any Wolves in this part of Equestria…ever, heck it’s even rare that they’re found at snowy mountains which ah’ believe is now near the Crystal Empire.” Granny says.

Alex sighs, “Well where I come from, I’m known as a Guardian, I protect a land called Gateway where all types of species live there…humanoids, animoids…or anthros, mages, spellcasters, even mythological creatures live there…I am known as a Guardian Lycan.”

“A Lycan? Ah’ believe ah’ heard somethin’ like that before.”

Alex chuckles, “I wouldn’t be surprised if you didn’t, we’re basically Giant Sentient Wolves…we can walk on our two legs and have incredible speed and strength.”

“Ah’ see. Are you able to change right now?” Granny asks.

“Sadly no, I can only change when it is dark and no sunlight is visible...on top of that…I’d rather not.”

“Ah’ understand…but know this…I’ve seen many things in my life.” Granny says.

“I’d believe that.”

“Ah’ survived the clenches of Timberwolves before.”

That took Alex by surprise.

“Wow, really?”

“Yes, it was a frightening experience but…you learn somethin’ every day,” Granny says, chuckling.

Alex was chuckling along with her…Granny then eyed his Guitar.

“You play sonny?”

“Why yes, I do…I sing as well.”

“Ooh…if you don’t mind, may ah’ hear a tune?”

Alex takes out the Guitar and readies it up.

“I think I’ll play a classic tune.”

The rest walk in to listen so Alex sing.

He starts strumming his guitar beautifully but at a fast pace.

Mama always told me don’t you run...

Don’t you run with scissors, son...

You’re gonna hurt someone...

Mama told me look before you leap...

Always think before you speak, and watch the friends you keep...

Stay along the beaten path, never listened when she said,

Sharp edges have consequences.

I guess that I had to find out for myself.

Sharp edges have consequences.

Now every scar is a story I can tell.

Should’ve played safer from the start...

Loved you like a house of cards...

Let it fall apart...

But all the things I couldn’t understand...

Never could’ve planned...

They made me who I am...

Put your nose on paperbacks,

Instead of smoking cigarettes,

These years you’re never getting back.

Stay along the beaten path, never listened when she said,

The Apples start clapping to his beat, Alex smiles.

Sharp edges have consequences.

I guess that I had to find out for myself.

Sharp edges have consequences.

Now every scar is a story I can tell.

We all fall down...

We live somehow...

We learn what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.

We all fall down...

We live somehow...

We learn what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.

Ooh...

Alex stops playing for a bit and just sings

Stay along the beaten path, never listened when she said,

Sharp edges have consequences.

I guess that I had to find out for myself.

Alex starts playing again along with the Apples clapping

Sharp edges have consequences.

Now every scar is a story I can tell.

We all fall down...

We live somehow...

We learn what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.

We all fall down...

We live somehow...

We learn what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, ooh...

The group claps for Alex and all smile.

“Ah’ must say, that is quite a voice…if ah’ was younger I’d sing with you.”

Alex smiles and puts the guitar away, “I’m glad, thank you very much.”

As like the other, Alex got to know about the Apples and Rainbow Dash in exchange Alex tells more about himself as well.

“So Rainbow came because she wanted to have a small competition with you?” Alex asks.

“We’ve always been competitive with each other…but somehow it usually ends in a tie,” Rainbow says.

“That and she has an addiction to our Apple Cider.”

Rainbow gives a cheeky look.

“I can see why it’s very sweet and flavorful.”

“Exactly!” Rainbow says out loud, everyone then looks at her…and all of them laugh including Rainbow.

“Hey Sis’ my friends are waiting at the clubhouse, can I go?”

“Sure Applebloom.”

“See you Mister Alex, ah’ had fun talking with you.”

Alex winks and waves as Applebloom left the house.

“I think I better take off as well,” Alex says, standing up.

“Oh before you go, take the rest of the Apple Pie with you.” Granny Smith says.

“You insist?” Alex asks.

“Ah’ most certainly do,” Granny says.

“Well, I thank you all, I had a wonderful time…I will come back for this reunion you speak of.” Alex says, opening the door.

“We will most certainly invite you,” AJ says.

“Thanks, I’ll see you all later.” Alex exits the house, closing the door.

Alex’s new destination was now to the forest…before he left Fluttershy’s, his butterfly asked him to go to the Everfree Forest and look for this somewhat decorated tree, and the scent it has can never be ignored…she needed apparently some animal food from there. He happily said yes since she was usually afraid of the Dark Forest.

“Cutie Mark Crusaders, Potion Makers, Yay!!!”

Alex heard that yell and he turned to see three fillies...two were recognizable…Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and another…they were going into the forest.

“What are they doing,” Alex followed them into the forest…he was gonna go there anyway.

“What are these girls doing?” Alex whispered.

“So wait, is he a wolf or is he not a wolf?” The Orange, Purple-Haired Filly.

“He said, he is a wolf when there is no sunlight,” Applebloom says.

“That sounds so stupid, how do you know he’s telling the truth?” The Orange filly asks.

“If Applejack believes him, it means he’s telling the truth, plus she’s seen it,” Applebloom says.

“I’ll believe it when I see it.” The Orange Filly says.

“I believe Applebloom.” Sweetie Belle says.

“Why?” The Orange Filly asks.

“Because Rarity has seen it as well.” Sweetie Belle replies.

“Even Rainbow Dash!” Apple Bloom says.

The Orange Filly turns around and looks at Applebloom and Sweetie Belle.

“So you’re saying my soon to be sister saw this giant wolf and human?”

“Yes!” Both Apple Bloom & Sweetie Belle said.

The Orange Filly sighs and puts a hand to her face…facepalm…she still didn’t believe it.

“I guess she has the personality of Rainbow almost,” Alex whispers to himself.

After a few minutes of following, he thought they were going too far until they point at a lit up tree…wait…isn’t that where he was supposed to go?

“Whoa…”

There were markings all over the tree and there were masks as well…and the inside was lit up…whoever lives here might be ancient or something.

“Okay…I think this is where I come out--“

Just as he says that there were suddenly loud growls from the right side.

“What’s going on?”

As one spoke, three canines appeared from the shadows…all seemed tall with some arms of muscles…their legs not as much but they seemed big…all had ripped vests and shorts…

“Hello, little ponies…”

“W-Who are you?”

“Your new masters…you will be coming with us.”

“Why would we do that ugly?” The orange filly says.

The Dogs growl and the orange pony backs up in fear.

Just then, the door behind the three fillies opened to show…a Zebra.

She had black and grey fur with some markings on her as well as some small scars, tattoos, bandages…and some revealing clothing…she had a black and white-colored Mohawk with rings around her wrists and one around her neck as well as earrings.

“You three, get back! For they are more bite than bark!” She says.

The dogs growl and bark at the Zebra but she doesn’t flinch at all, she had the face of a warrior…

“You don’t look like a Pony…” One says.

“But you will do as well…” Another says.

Just then the dogs attempt to slash at the Zebra, she backs up but still put herself in front of the three fillies.

“I’ve had enough of this…” One says.

One of the dogs pounces at the Zebra and fillies…the Zebra turns around, covering the fillies and holding them close…waiting for possibly pain…but…nothing.

Instead, there was a yelp and a small whimper.

The Zebra turns around and couldn’t believe her eyes…

In front of her was a Giant Wolf…it’s hair shined snow-white as his fur colors it grey, its eyes shine ruby red, it then turns to look at her and back at the Diamond Dogs, it growls violently at them.

“What is this nonsense…?”

“Another fellow Diamond Dog…?”

The Dog that attempted to pounce was on the ground with a small slash on his cheek…he growls angrily at who dared to hurt him…he looked up to see his attacker.

“No…it is no Dog…but a Wolf.”

“Why would a Wolf be protecting slave ponies?”

“Because these are not your slaves…” Alex says.

The Dogs and Ponies were surprised at the Wolf’s dark voice…and a little bit scared.

“What says that you make rules to us…we found these ponies…and now they are ours.” One of the Dogs say.

“They are not yours! They are none of yours, disgusting creature!”

“You dare call yourself a canine?!”

“No…I am a Guardian…and I am a Lycan.” Alex growls at them as he readies his claws.

The Dogs growls and attempt to attack the Guardian Lycan, he grabs onto one of the dogs and throws them back, he then slashes at the second one, getting its arm…but he couldn’t find the third one.

The Dog then appears next to him and bites on his arm pretty hard.

The Lycan grunts in pain and he grabs the dog's neck and holds him up and growls as his red eyes shine.

The dog was whimpering and gasping until the Lycan threw him, the three dogs get up slowly holding onto a spot where the Lycan hurt them.

“You will regret this…Lycan.”

The Lycan quickly sprints and gets in their faces and growl fearfully, the dogs whimper in fear.

“If any of you lay a dirty claw or paw on them…you will be going home with one arm next time…or no arms…understood?” The Lycan says.

The dogs nod and still stare at him.

“Scram.”

They immediately do so…

The Lycan turns around and walks towards the Zebra and Fillies…the Zebra looking at him…Sweetie Belle then walks towards the Giant Wolf…she puts her hand up as if she wanted to hug or pet her savior.

“Alex?”

The Lycan looks at her for a bit then shows a smile and lies front of her.

“Hello again Sweetie Belle.”

Sweetie immediately has the biggest smile and hugs Alex as tight as she could.

“Oh Alex, I’m so happy you’re here…I was so scared and…you saved us!”

Alex chuckles putting a paw to her back giving her a light hug back.

“Indeed I did…guess I had good timing huh?”

Sweetie Belle nods and lets go of the wolf.

“Told you Scootaloo,” Sweetie says.

Scootaloo admits defeat.

“You are Zecora, correct?”

The Zebra looks at Alex and nods.

“Correct, I am known as Enchantress of Everfree.”

“You think we can talk more inside?”

“Why yes, we shall.”

“Sweetie, would you mind going to that bush near you and grab that bag?”

“Oh um…sure Alex!” Sweetie does so and Alex motions her to bring it inside.

Everyone enters...the tree which apparently is Zecora’s home, Alex squeezed in as usual since he was a Lycan and he sits to see a cauldron in the middle as well as many decorations of lights, mask, and tables of substances, objects, liquid, things that could be used as ingredients…everyone sits down and starts to chat.

“So, Mr. Alex…did you follow us?”

“I will be honest…yes, however, I was already coming into the forest to come see Zecora…Fluttershy said she wanted to know if her medicine and rare food for her animals were ready.”

“Ah, so you are the one Fluttershy has talked so much about?”

“Yes…but, when did she tell you?”

“She sent me a letter a couple hours ago from one of her birds, I read it and was surprised how one can talk so much about another.”

Alex chuckles, “Yep, that’s Flutters.”

“I must say…at first, I was confused by what she meant by you were different from other ponies…I could have never thought of something as bizarre as this.”

“I can agree…no pony could really believe something like this until they see it.”

“I guess I was one of them,” Scootaloo says.

“Aw…it’s okay Scootaloo, now you’ve met him!” Apple Bloom says.

Scootaloo smiles and nods.

“So what did you three come here for?”

“Oh yeah, that’s right, hey Zecora?” Apple Bloom says.

“Yes?”

“Do you have that…um…I forgot, Blue ingredient thing ready yet?”

“Ah, you mean the Blue Leaf & Stem Ingredient?”

“Yeah!” Apple Bloom says as she giggles at her memory.

“I have the ingredient you so need, but do be careful for as remedy ingredients such as these are indeed very rare,” Zecora says handing the Ingredient to her.

“Thanks, Zecora! Well, we better get going before our sisters start to worry.”

“Please be careful going back.” Alex says.

“We’ll be okay, now that those Dogs are gone,” Scootaloo says.

“And thanks for that!” Apple Bloom says.

“Yeah!” Scootaloo acknowledges.

Alex closes the door and chuckles.

“It seems those three have a very strong friendship.”

“Indeed they do…might I ask what you are and where you are from dear Alex?”

Alex sits down and crosses his legs…looked somewhat different as an Eleven Foot Lycan.

“I am known as a Guardian Lycan…I come from a Land called Gateway…which is on another Planet.”

“I see, very surprising to me indeed meeting someone not of here…but knowing there are other worlds are not surprising at all.” Zecora says.

“So you believe other worlds exist?”

“I have seen them through visions…I am an Enchantress after all.”

Alex smiles and grunts and checks to see that apparently that biting dog did a small pain on him.

“Damn that dog.”

“I see you have acquired some pain during the fight between those ruffians,” Zecora says looking at the bleeding bite.

“It’s nothing to me.”

“But might it be better if we did something about it?”

Alex looked at Zecora and then chuckled.

“I might as well…either way, Flutters is gonna ask what happened.”

“Then let me get my supplies to help bind this wound,” Zecora says as she goes to a nearby table.

Alex sighs for a while and he focuses…turning back into a human, his height shortening and his body shifting back to normal…however, he was naked since he decided to take off his clothes before transforming earlier.

“Oh shit, that’s right!” Alex whispers.

He looked around for his bag that he’d been carrying around and looked to see it was on the table Zecora was interacting with.

“Shit…”

Alex quickly looked around to see some sheets on a table near him…he grabs it and wraps it around his waist, covering his lower half.

Zecora then turns around, “Oh,” she seemed surprised…now a human was standing in her house.

“Surprised even more?” Alex says.

“Is that you Alex?”

He nods and chuckles.

“Thought I would make it easier on you.”

“My my…this is something I did not expect…yet is something I like.”

Zecora smiles, walking over to Alex…she puts a hand to his chest…feeling his muscles and strength.

“I suppose being a Guardian has perks and requirements, dear Alex?” She asks.

“Indeed…”

Zecora looks down at his lower body which was covered.

“May I?” Zecora asks.

“But…I don’t think--“

“I will not do anything that will ruin your loving relationship with Fluttershy…I want to observe…”

Zecora starts to unwrap the cloth, revealing his whole body.

“I must say I find your body amazing…dear Fluttershy is a lucky mare for a ‘man’ like you.”

“Surprised you know the term,” Alex says.

“I have learned a few languages and types of accents over the years…you would not believe what I have learned.”

“Yet I am something you didn’t expect.”

“Didn’t expect to meet.” Zecora corrects Alex.

Alex chuckles as she then stands back up.

“Is that average size where you come from,” Zecora asks sheepishly.

“Nope…the average is pretty smaller.” Alex answers.

Zecora walks to his backside, readying to heal him, “So what else do you do besides Guarding?”

“I can play Guitar, Sing, do Magic, Cook, Garden…I’ve learned a lot as well.”

“Very impressive Alex…do you play and sing well?”

Alex looks back at Zecora and smirks.

“Very.”

Zecora laughs and gets to work on his wound.

“I must ask, do you have any fears?” Zecora asks.

“Losing friends, being alone, failure to protect…” Alex answers.

“Is there…something else?” Zecora asks.

“Myself.”

Zecora looked at him, concerning.

“Why are you afraid of yourself?”

“Why do you think Zecora?” Alex says trying to avoid this conversation.

“Because you are a Large Creature in Darkness, that does not make you a Monster…I understand where you are going with this and it is not true.”

Alex looks at Zecora…she gets up and messes with her cauldron.

“You are what you make yourself Alex…you are described by what you yourself believe in, one’s opinion does not change that because they don’t know your true self…if I am correct that mark on your hand has something to do with who you are?”

Alex nods.

“Then anyone who dares insult who you are and what you are is a coward…if one doesn’t like you then they would take action which would be a big mistake on their part.” Zecora says.

“Surprisingly someone already did.” Alex chuckles.

“Who?” Zecora curiously asks.

“Blueblood.”

“What did you do?”

“He hurt Fluttershy so I hurt him…bad.”

“I think we will be very good friends.” Zecora smiles.

After a while, Zecora bonded his wound and helped put his clothes back on, he received the meds and food for Fluttershy from her as well.

“Well…I hope to see you again Zecora.”

“Me too dear Alex…tell Fluttershy I said hello.”

Alex winks and smiles as he walks off.

After a few minutes…he arrived back at Fluttershy’s Cottage…smiling and everything…he opens the door to see Fluttershy reading a book…she looks up to see her lover home…then sees the bandage, she then smiles with a light giggle.

“Do I even wanna know?”

Alex chuckles…going to the couch Fluttershy was sitting on.

“Not really.”

Fluttershy giggles as she then lightly pounces on Alex and kisses him.

“Welcome home my Sweet Wolf.”

“I’m glad to be back my little butterfly.”

He goes in for a kiss and Fluttershy gladly accepts it.

“I have some treats for us love.”

“Oh, you do now?”

“Apple Pie from AJ and some very sweet donuts from Pinkie that are brand new.”

“Ooh, I’d like to try them.”

“Try you shall honey…but I’m kinda tired.”

Fluttershy giggles, nuzzling him as they both get up and head upstairs.

Author's Note

*Looks to see pitch forks* Okay okay lemme explain...it was just me getting ready for life and things keeping me from typing like a shitty laptop, then word expiring, and all that...welp, now I have a new one to use...

Besides that, I know I said I'd make it at least 10,000 words, but I couldn't think of anything else to type really xD at least it's over 9,000...

EDIT: Changed the song to a Linkin Park song because I wanted to make a tribute to Chester...almost feels like it's too late but I wanted to show how much of a fan I was of his because his music meant to me deeply...RIP.

Distant 'Over 9000' yell

The important thing is I'm still breathing and I'm alive...and I'M BACK BABY!!!!!

I'm Hunter and you guessed it, I posted this very fucking late at night...

I AM TIRED AS SHIT, GOOD NIGHT!

XIII. The Rage of a Lycan

Early Morning

Alex was somewhat tossing and turning as he slept…he kept feeling some touches on his shoulder…he chuckles as if he knew Flutters was trying to wake him up…it wasn’t going to work this time.

“Aw…come on Flutters…five more minutes--“

Alex opens his eyes to see him and Flutters fell asleep on the couch so he was still in his white shirt along with his jeans and shoes…he then tilts his head up…he sees Fluttershy who had her mouth covered by some familiar dirty paws…he looks up to see the dirty hounds from the Everfree forest…he then realizes what they’re doing.

“This one doesn’t look like a Pony…almost looks like a hairless monkey…should we still take him?” One Dog says.

“What good will monkeys do if all they do is play around and not do a single thing…they aren’t really scared of anything.” Another Dog says.

Alex slowly starts to move as he sees tears from Flutters’ eyes.

“Hey, stop crying all over my fur slave!” The Dog that was holding Fluttershy then proceeds to slap Flutters with one of his paws.

Alex’s eyes widen as his hand mark glows red and he somewhat moves…low growls heard.

“Oh look the animal is awake…how about we do something to it--“

The Dog is then kicked in the stomach by Alex who his knocked back a bit, he then kicks the dog next to him, his hand glows at the Dog holding Fluttershy which makes him let her go, Alex immediately stands up and holds his love close as the three start to come close.

“Stay the fuck away unless you want me to tear your fucking limbs off,” Alex growls at them as Fluttershy sobs.

“Such threats from a Hairless Monkey who can what, Kick and cast little spells…we’re Diamond Dogs, we’re the ones who will tear your limbs off.” The Dog that hurt Fluttershy says.

“Don’t fucking count on it…I heard three beings like you got your ass kicked by a Wolf.” Alex says.

“And how do you know that?”

“I saw it…because I’m the Wolf.” Alex’s Mark Glows as his Eyes blinked red.

The Dogs laugh and look at Alex.

“You? Surely you must be joking, we faced a beast...not a hairless monkey.”

“Looks can be deceiving…now I suggest you leave or else…You’ll be going back with only one arm or no arms.”

The Dog growl and attempt to pounce at Alex and Fluttershy.

“Flutters, run!”

Fluttershy runs out of harm’s way as Alex’s mark glows, he gives the first dog a slug to the jaw, while giving the second one a kick to the muzzle.

The third one jumps onto Alex successfully, however, Alex fights back he puts his marked hand on the Dog’s muzzle and slowly burns it…the dog whimpers and immediately jumps off and backs away, the two other dogs look at the burnt muzzle then all look back at Alex who had his marked and lit up hand up to his face.

“You seriously are making a huge mistake fucking with a Guardian and his love,” Alex says as he closes the hand into a fist…waiting for the dogs to attack.

One of them pulls out some type of shank and two of the dogs besides the muzzle burnt one, attack Alex again, one slashes with a knife and the other slashes with their pitiful claws…compared to Lycan Razors.

Alex ducks at the two attackers as he then grabs their heads and bonks them together, after doing that, Alex takes one arm of one of the Dogs and puts it behind his back, he then kicks his knee and bends the arm more…snapping the bone.

The Dog yelps and kicks Alex in the stomach, he grunts and steps back…he steps around the two dogs…one of them now having a broken arm, not backing down.

Alex then looks behind them and realizes…where’s the third dog…he wasn’t on the floor.

“Alex! Help!!!” Fluttershy shouts, then glass shattering was heard.

Alex gasps and pushes the two dogs away…taking a cut from the knife to his arm, he opens the door to see the third dog, carrying Fluttershy and walking away.

“Fluttershy!!! You fucking--“

Then a stabbing sound was heard behind him…and he felt something enter his back, he was stunned…he was then turned around by the diamond dog who then stabbed his chest…hitting his heart…blood started leaking from his mouth as his sight was darkening…energy weakening…the Dog takes the knife out as Alex fell to the ground…blood slightly leaking.

“Alex!!!” Fluttershy screamed at the top of her lungs, the dog grunted from the screeching, “You don’t know what you are doing--“ The dog then knocks out Fluttershy.

“F…Ffff…Flutter…s..shy.”

Alex grunts and yells as his mouth stained with dry blood…his wound closing slowly…Guardian magic was doing its trick along with the bond with Fluttershy.

He breathed rapidly as he looked at himself…his white shirt had knife tears on his chest and back along with blood stains…as well as some around his mouth.

Alex then remembers what happened…he basically died, his Guardian powers revived him…Echo knows how many times he’s cheated death…then again, most Guardians cheat death really.

Alex yells in anger as he stands up, “Where are they?! Where are those dirty fucks? I’m gonna fucking tear them limb to limb, eye to eye, part from part…every single piece is going to be fucking crushed and snapped until they are no longer recognizable!” Alex thinks and he starts to run towards Ponyville…he didn’t care if he’ll look like he just did a bad deed.

He arrives at the city and he sees some damage…some grunts…hurt ponies…even some dead ones…he notices they’re all stallions.

“They…came for the whole town…” Alex growls in anger…Ponies injured and/or killed by thieving Hounds.

Alex hears some sounds and heads to the closest house and he hears grunts of pain…Alex sees the door was broken so he enters and he sees a familiar face.

It was Hunter and he had shards of glass in his shoulder and chest…but nowhere close to his heart.

“Hunter!” Alex runs over to the injured Gryphon.

The Gryphon growls in anger then recognizes the face in front of him, “Alex?”

“Did they take Eve?”

Hunter growls, “Yes…fuckers jumped us, I tried to fight back…but they all gained up on me…five against one…smashing me against the window, then stabbing me with the shards…I still fought but…I was losing blood…I had no choice.

“What do you mean?”

“You know Luna taught me magic, I had to use a spell to hold the blood in my body…but it caused me to pass out which I didn’t see coming,” Hunter explains as he grunts and sits up slowly, he took the remaining two shards out of him, he then stands up grunting in pain and growling as well…he grabs some bandages and he wraps his wounds.

“Enough about me…what the fuck happened to you…I bet they came for you and you fucking ate one of them.”

“I wish I did now…I can’t turn in daylight unless Fluttershy can manipulate my aura for daytime…they came in…I gave them some damage but they outsmarted me…I ended up taking a knife to the heart.” Alex says as he points at the tears in his shirt…and the red scars.

“The scars will be gone in a few hours.”

“Fuck…they took Fluttershy, Eve, and…many others I think.”

“They only took Mares…what are these sick fucks doing?”

“I don’t know…not a lot know of Diamond Dog Intentions ever since they were kicked off the Equestrian Council…their greed exceeds them.” Hunter says.

“Fuck…” Alex replies.

Hunter growls, “I’m gonna fucking tear them into shreds once I find them.”

“We need to get to check on the Elements,” Alex says finishing putting on the bandages for him.

Hunter nods and the two head for different locations…Applejack was gone from her farm, Big Mac saying she went to buck apples for a bit…thankfully Apple Bloom was safe.

Rarity and Sweetie Belle were gone as well…the Boutique looking like a mess, ripped clothes and everything…they ruined the new Dress Line Up inspired from Alex.

Alex and Hunter didn’t know where Rainbow Lived…however they couldn’t find Scootaloo…guessing they possibly were taken.

Pinkie was gone…however apparently she hid the twins because Alex found a note saying to go to a specific location in the Cake Shop, it sent him to a Basement which had Balloons and such but most importantly the twins were there…crying for Pinkie…but were kinda relieved when Alex showed up.

Finally, the two go up to the Castle looking through different rooms until they reach the bedroom to see Spike who had a black eye…he explained that Twilight came with them so they wouldn’t hurt Spike…as much…he said they had Entrapment Rings which rendered Unicorns useless from their magic.

They had all the mares in Ponyville along with the Elements…Alex growled even more in anger…he took Spike to the Apples where Big Mac would keep him, Granny Smith, Applebloom, and the Twins safe.

“What are you gonna do?” Big Mac asks.

“I’m gonna kill every last one of them,” Alex says as he then leaves the house, he starts his journey…beginning to enter the Everfree Forest.

“I’m coming with you,” Hunter says.

“No, you’re hurt.”

“It’s gonna take fucking more than fucking glass to hurt me severely…they have Eve and she is my light…I’m not letting anyone hurt her at all,” Hunter growls as he spreads his wings…he pulls out a dagger with a mark of the moon.

Alex chuckles looking…kinda evil…he likes what Hunter was thinking…Alex’s hand glows red.

“Uhn…ooh…w-where am I?”

“Fluttershy wake up!”

Her eyes slowly open to see her friends the Elements in front of her all having some bruises on them…Rarity especially.

“G-Girls? Where are we?”

“The Diamond Dog Caves.” Rarity says.

“Were you all taken as well?” Fluttershy asks.

She looks to see besides the Elements, she sees Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Mrs. Cake, Ms. Cherileee along with some of her students…like Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon, and…Eve…most were crying but Eve isolated herself in a corner.

“Yes…I tried to save Scootaloo…” Rainbow answers.

“Those Ruffians got the drop on me and Sweetie.” Rarity says…wiping the somewhat dry blood from her mouth.

“I came with them so they wouldn’t hurt Spike.” Twilight answers…small tears from her.

“They took me while I was bucking Apples,” AJ says frustratingly.

“I saw what was happening so I hid the twins. I and Mrs. Cake tried to fight back.” Pinkie answers.

“Where’s Alex?” Sweetie Belle asks, holding onto her sister.

Fluttershy somewhat teared up, “He took a knife to the heart…”

The Elements along with others gasped as they wanted to comfort Flutters…she pushed them back and walked towards Eve.

“Eve?”

“Fluttershy?” Eve says as she stops crying for a bit.

“They took you as well?”

“Y-Yeah…Hunter fought back…but he had too many Glass Shards in his body…I think he…lost too much…blood.” Eve immediately starts crying…fearing her love is dead.

“You know something? I don’t think a Gryphon could be taken down that easily.” Fluttershy says.

“Says the one who has an invincible Guardian for a boyfriend…Alex told Hunter what happened to him…he told me…your boyfriend is still alive!” Eve says somewhat pushing back Fluttershy…crying endlessly.

Fluttershy immediately hugs Eve, trying to stop her from crying…because a Diamond Dog was in front of their cell.

“Keep crying and I’ll truly give you something to cry about, little pony bitch.” The Diamond Dog says.

Fluttershy lets go of Eve and she slams her hands against the bars and hits them.

“Maybe she’s like that because you kidnapped her and took her away from the one she loves stupid mutt!” Fluttershy says…staring at them.

The Dog stares back for a bit…giving an off look…he then sprints up to Fluttershy against the bars…growling.

“Say that again bitch…I dare you slave…you will be punished for actions such as that…I’ll include her.” The dog says, eyeing Eve.

“If you do that…you’ll be given a fate worse than death.”

Fluttershy wasn’t fucking around, her friends gave a surprised look.

“Oh really, and how will that happen?”

“I’ll make sure you’re ripped to shreds…piece by piece…and I’m sure…’he’ll’ enjoy it.”

“Oh…and who’s this he? Your boyfriend…another weak pony?”

“How about you let us out and I’ll make sure he doesn’t hurt you?”

Fluttershy decides to stick her head out of the bars…they were far enough for heads to stick through…testing the Dog.

The dog slaps her and laughs.

“I’d like to see him try…and if she doesn’t shut up…she’s next.”

Fluttershy gives him a mean look as she comforts Eve…she tested the Dog and she got the reaction she wanted…

“Hunter is alive…I know it okay…have faith…I bet he has gotten out of tough situations before.”

Eve stops crying…holding Fluttershy, “Well…he kinda has before…”

Fluttershy giggles and sits with her, “Why don’t you tell me how you two met?”

Eve stops crying and talks to Flutters…telling her how he met Hunter and such.

The Elements look at the Caretaking Fluttershy…more like the Guardian Fluttershy.

“I think she has come out of her shell…now that she’s a Guardian…Alex opened her up.” Twilight says.

“Indeed…It’s…pretty romantic if you think about it.” Rarity says.

Alex walked through the forest with Hunter at his side, he still was pissed, they then arrive at Zecora’s place.

“Here’s hoping they didn’t take Zecora,” Alex says.

He opens the door and sees Zecora’s home a bit trashed…Alex growls, as usual, seeing all his friends gone, he looks around to see some things were trashed…masks, remedies, many things.

Just then a crack from a branch was heard from behind them.

Hunter and Alex ready themselves to fight, but then they ease themselves…

It was Zecora in the flesh, she had a hooded cloak on with bandages around her hands, she as well a Bow & Arrow, she smiles at the Gryphon and the Guardian.

“Ah, Alex…it is very good to see you are not in the claws of the dirty hounds.”

“Well…I was stabbed by them.” Alex says putting a hand being his head in slight humor.

“I can see that considering the blood you and Hunter have on each other,” Zecora says observing their bodies.

“It’s been a while by the way Zecora,” Hunter smirks.

“It had been my large friend, however the time for talk is nonexistent…the dogs have taken many mares and a few young colts…their plan for slavery, trading, and greed will succeed unless they are stopped.” Zecora says.

“Agreed…do you know where they are?”

"Indeed I do...however, let us set ourselves up for the battle we might have," Zecora says as she walks over to one of her destroyed tables,

The Zebra pulls out a dagger and she puts it in its sheath and into her cloak, she nods at Alex and Hunter to follow her. They do so as all three exit the house and walk through the forest.

"You taking us to them?" Hunter asks.

"Correct, my large friend...Diamond Dogs live underground, where it is all but caves and diamonds...their greed exceeds them so they usually capture stray ponies, I would never think they're greed would only get bigger." Zecora says as they keep walking.

"I'm not surprised...this is why they were kicked off the Nations Committee...fucking ridiculous," Hunter says.

"What do you plan to do, you two?" Zecora asks.

"We're gonna kill every last one of them..." Alex says.

Zecora looks at Alex in surprise...hearing him have a bloodthirst for the Mutts.

The three continue to walk through the forest as Alex still had his fists clenched, slowly, more light appeared from the sky...there were fewer trees now...soon, there were covered up holes in the ground all around them.

"We have arrived," Zecora says.

"You'd think they'd cover up the holes so no outsiders could get in or make some entrance and exit that only they could find," Hunter says.

"Yep, but they're fucking idiots...let's go," Alex says, not even wasting any time.

The three nod and all slide into an opening to the underground caves, it was dark...but there were small lights and torches.

"We find everypony here and take out any Mutts in our way...no prisoners...I warned them two times about what would happen and I'm pretty sure all of Equestria warned them many times." Alex says as the two walk behind him.

Just then they spot a Diamond Dog wearing some type of damaged armor, Alex whistles at the mutt and immediately the dog charges at him, what he didn't expect was Hunter's Talons to snap and cause him to force pull him over to the three, unarmed and unable to move, Hunter drops him with his helmet taken off, Alex nods at Zecora and puts a thumb to his neck.

Zecora nods back and takes out her dagger and puts it to the Mutt's neck while Hunter holds him down.

"Alright I'll make this short, where are you keeping the Mares...give me an answer I like and my friend here won't slit your throat."

"Rot in Tartarus you hairless ape!"

Alex puts his shoe down on the mutt's arm...slowly breaking it, the dog whimpers in pain.

"Stop! It hurts!"

"Then tell me where you are keeping all the Mares?" Alex says crouching down putting more pressure on the damaged arm.

"And don't give us any bullshit!" Hunter says.

"You'll never know! Only we can figure out our cave system!" The Mutt says.

Alex just sat there in silence for a bit as the mutt had an evil smirk.

"Well, then I guess I'll have to improvise."

Alex immediately grabs Zecora's Dagger and stabs the mutt right near its kneecap. The Dog yelled in pain which Alex slugs him to shut him up.

"Hey, eyes up here...now," Alex tilted the blade forward to his cap, "Or I'll pop your fucking knee off."

The Mutt breathed and looked at him...he had fear on his face.

"You will take us to the mares...no bullshit...no stalling...any of that or you lead us to your buddies, you'll be dead before you can even react," Alex says.

Hunter grabs some rope that around his waist and he ties it around the dog's wrists, Alex nods at that and he takes the blade out and gives it back to Zecora...making the Mutt's leg bleed, he then stands him up.

"Start walking," The Mutt looks back at Alex in question, "Now!"

The dog immediately starts walking forward...taking them to the cells...hopefully.

The four walk for a while...the caves got a bit darker now they were away from the digging holes, Hunter looks at Alex and mouths, 'Can we trust him?'

Alex shook his head and looked at the mutt, then back at Hunter and mouthed, 'It's our best chance.' He then looks at Zecora and mouths, 'You okay?'

'Never better,' Zecora then walks near Alex and whispers, "I have killed and protected before...do not think I am scared because you want to kill those who have acted unwisely." She smiles and flips her dagger around.

Alex winks at the Zebra and looks back at the limping Mutt.

"How much further?"

"Ngh...we should be c-close...would be there faster if I could properly walk." The Mutt says, grunting in pain.

"Oh quit whining...if you were an actual guard you'd not bitch about small things that you're gonna get on the job," Alex says.

"Alex!"

Alex immediately looks up and sees the cage full of mares...and Fluttershy pushing against the bars.

"Fluttershy!" Alex immediately sprints to the cage.

"Hunter!" Eve stands up and does the same things as Fluttershy.

"Eve!" Hunter pushes the guard and sprints to Eve.

Zecora looks at the Guard on the floor and she knocks him out with a hoof to the head.

"You've made yourself useful enough," Zecora says as she walks to the two reunited couples.

"Oh, my goodness, what did they do to you, honey?" Eve asks Hunter.

"All I can say is don't play with broken glass." Hunter chuckles.

"Are you alright Flutters?" Alex asks.

"I'm kinda beat up...but I'm fine."

"What did they do?" Alex growls.

Eve slightly flinches at Alex's anger.

"I stood up...and they hurt me...simple...just a hard slap along with some claws...not like I haven't had that happen before," Fluttershy says.

"I'll kill them," Alex growls...his eyes turning red.

"Alex! You can't do that!" Twilight says as she approaches the bars.

"Why not? They have kidnapped every mare in Ponyville and injured, even killed stallions trying to protect them...and I know they have kidnapped Rarity before and threatened Spike before. They were kicked from the council for a reason...their greed. The House of Wolves will expect them to be punished for crimes such as these...just like Starlight, but thankfully she is imprisoned...these mutts have no intention of being imprisoned or being fought against...they have made that clear." Alex points at his stab wound.

"What...did they do?" Rarity asks.

"They stabbed me straight in the heart...at this point, I stopped questioning how I should be alive but the only excuse is being a Guardian." Alex sighs.

"Look, let's not worry...where is the key?" Hunter asks.

"One of the Guards has them." Fluttershy answers.

Alex lets go of the bars, "I'll be back."

Fluttershy nods and Alex leaves.

"Zecora? What are you doing here?" Twilight asks.

"I am here to assist in your escape...this is not the first time they have come by Ponyville...they might have planned this. I only regret I have is not foreseeing an action such as this." Zecora says.

"Alex checked on every one of your homes including mine...that's how he found me. I would've had more trouble if he didn't show up and tend to my wounds." Hunter says as he moves his wings around.

Suddenly they hear the sounds of rocks cracking as well as the sound of something shattering and snapping...along with whimpers, later Alex shows up.

"I got the keys," Alex says as he walks over to the cage and inserts the key into the lock, as he was unlocking the cage he hears footsteps, "We got trouble."

Alex turns around along with Hunter and Zecora to see some Diamond Dogs show up...the same ones that took Fluttershy.

"You!" One of the Dogs says in shock...the rest had their eyes wide open.

"Yep...me," Alex said in a dark type of voice.

"I put a knife straight through you!" One of the other dogs say.

"I don't die that easily," Alex says...his eyes glowing red.

"Then, we'll just have to kill you again!" The Mutts say...they then whistle...calling to all the other Diamond Dogs.

"You think you can stand against us?"

"I warned you many times what would happen...even Equestria warned you about your misdeeds...I am going to get rid of this infestation." Alex growls.

"Oh yeah, what are you gonna do 'Lycan?'" The Mutt says as some Dogs stood behind the three.

Alex growls as he immediately begins his transformation...a series of cracks and snaps were heard...Claws growing from his fingers...muscles swelling from his entire body...his clothes ripping...his body growing, his shoes ripping apart revealing his Digi-Grade Paws....his shirt tearing revealing his hard and fur covered chest...his hair growing and changing white. His face and ears reshaping and extending.

Growls were heard from Alex and all that the dogs could do was watch as Alex became the beast that he is...some even whimpered in fear.

"Shit son..." Hunter says...witnessing his Lycan form for the very first time.

"Kill them!" The Mutts say, and the Diamond Dogs do what they are told...all pointing their spears, knives, and swords at the Lycan, the Gryphon, and the Zebra.

Alex immediately knocks back any coming his way....Zecora kicking and punching any coming near her...and Hunter subduing any that came to him...Alex had his anger released...but he was trying not to frighten any of the ponies and fillies.

"Is this the best you got Mutts?" Alex says as he slashes at some more...then he feels something enter his back...he grunts then looks back as one Mutt stabbed him with his shank...then some more start to gain up on him...slashing at Alex while he fought back at ones he could get.

The pain builds through him but quickly leaves...but it comes back as they kept stabbing and slashing him. Alex growls as he kept attacking...his blood boiling up.

I have no choice...

Alex starts injuring some close to him...blood spilling from some of the Dogs but not killing them...The Mutts then get more aggressive as they see their injured brothers...they start pouncing and such...Hunter was backed against the cage suddenly, he keeps pushing them back and using his magic to keep them away. Zecora was using her dagger to threaten them...she grunts as some start to gain up and tear at her cloak.

"Back off you Mutts!" Zecora says.

"Fuck off!" Hunter says.

They then look at Alex who still was having problems...then one of the leaders pounce at Alex and stab his chest...knocking him back.

"Alex!" Almost everyone says together.

That's it!

Alex roars and howls...as a normal Lycan would...it hurt everyone's ears as it echoed. Alex's eyes were blood red along with some of his fur due to the bloody wounds.

I'm not holding back.

Alex immediately gets up and he picks up one of the Dogs, his claws extending...and going through the Dog's chin and out of his head...killing him instantly.

The dogs froze at their dead brother, The Ponies froze at Alex's first kill in Equestria, Hunter looked at him in surprise but not much, Zecora immediately continues it...she takes her dagger and puts it through one of the Mutt's neck.

"Kill them! Kill the Ponies! N-Now!"

Alex growls and starts slashing excessively at the Mutts coming at him...causing severe wounds...even death. Hunter started doing the same as he spotted a dog getting ready to throw a knife at one of the ponies...he levitates the knife and puts it in the Dog's eye...killing him immediately.

"I have no choice..." Zecora says as she kills another Mutt.

"Do what you need to do honey," Eve says.

Hunter nods and he growls as he spreads his wings and snaps his talons, a sword appears...it looked like a Lunar Knight Sword of some kind. He immediately decapitates the Dog in front of him.

The three against a pack of Dogs...blood spilled, whimpers from the mutts, grunts from the three, growls from the Wolf.

Alex barked in a monstrous way at the mutts as he then starts using his teeth...the sharp canines cutting into the flesh of one of the mutts, blood, and bones...cracks and snaps...as the Lycan was chomping up the Dog's flesh...eating it...satisfying the Wolf's Hunger.

The three leaders looked in unison...and in fear..watching one of their own be eaten...by another canine...but that was no canine.

"S-Stop! Please!"

Immediately the dogs stop as well as the three.

"J-Just take them, we'll never come back! We promise!"

Immediately Alex drops his food and growls right in the three dogs' face...his teeth were partly colored red with blood along with a few guts or other parts dripping from his mouth.

"Why should I believe you?" Alex asks.

As the four conversate...Fluttershy was turning the key, unlocking it...the door opens which got everyone's attention, the dogs were about to move on them until Alex growled and the Mutt put his paw up.

"You have proved what you were gonna do...you warned us...and...she was right." The Mutt looks at Fluttershy.

Fluttershy motions everyone to come out, Hunter leads them out...his sword disappearing...the ponies huddled up against each other...walking through the blood-soaked ground...they look at the Giant Lycan in fear...some fillies were holding and cuddling a pony close to them...some of the Mane Six just look at Alex as if they were either scared or...disappointed.

The Mutts retreated by command of the three dogs, Fluttershy went to Alex and hugged him.

"It's okay Alex...let's go home," she says.

Alex nods and takes deep breaths...the two turn around and start to leave.

Just then one of the dogs grabbed Fluttershy and put a knife to her throat.

"Alex!"

The Wolf turned around...growling even louder.

"Stop, if you come any closer, I'll kill her!" The Dog says.

"You just blew your one chance to live..."

Alex starts to come close.

"S-Stay back!" The Dog starts to push the knife against her skin.

"You were warned."

Alex looks behind him to see Zecora, she then takes out her dagger and throws it into one of the mutt's eyes...causing him immediately to die.

"Fido!" The Dog looks behind him.

Immediately, Fluttershy bites on the Dog's wrist causing him to kinda bleed...the Dog yells in pain losing his grip on Fluttershy, she immediately elbows his muzzle and takes the knife, stabbing his shoulder.

The dog yelps in pain as Fluttershy ran behind Alex, who then pounces the injured dog and immediately unsheathes his claws again and rips off his left arm, he then rips off the other...and starts to feed on it.

"Y-You m-m-mons-s-ter--!!!" The dog stutters in pain.

"I know."

Alex immediately chomps into the dog's neck and starts digging into his flesh...eating him piece by piece...his fur turning blood red along with the guts of the Mutt...the sound of him eating his fresh and still, warm meat made the last dog start to vomit...seeing his friend die.

"R-Rover..." The small dog says.

The Lycan finishes his meal and he walks over to the last dog who backed himself up against the wall.

"Never...come...back. If you do...you will end up like your friends...as well as the rest of your pack."

The dog whimpers and nods.

"Leave."

The dog starts sprinting away...but he then trips and screams because he thought the Lycan was going to kill him while he wasn't looking...he immediately gets up and runs even faster.

"A-Alex?"

The Lycan sighs but it sounded more like a growl, "Let's go home."

Alex turns around not looking at Zecora or Fluttershy...he looks through the holes to see it was nighttime...he immediately dug to make the hole bigger for him to crawl out of, he waits for Fluttershy and Zecora and he picks them up and out of the hole. He was still silent.

"Zecora...I need you to take Fluttershy home for me."

"But Alex, it's okay, I don't care--"

The Lycan looks away and growl/sighs again.

"I need you to go...both of you."

"Dear Alex...can you tell me what's wrong--"

"Just do it." Alex starts to walk away.

"Alex?" Fluttershy says.

"Let us go Fluttershy, our canine friend needs some time alone," Zecora says.

"...Okay."

The two start to walk but then they hear a howl...a beautiful howl...they turn around to see it was Alex who was already pretty far from them...they look up and see...it was a full moon.

"He will be okay, I promise you," Zecora says.

Fluttershy enters Ponyville again and sees everyone crowded together...most mares reunited with the ones he cared about.

"Fluttershy."

She sees her friends along with Hunter and Eve.

"Where's Alex?" Hunter asks.

"He's not coming home tonight...he needed to be alone."

"But why?" Rainbow asks.

"I don't know...he wouldn't say why."

"What he did was so awesome...he tore those damn dogs apart!" Rainbow says.

"Rainbow Dash!" Applejack yells.

Rainbow looks at Applejack but then she was slapped...not hard or anything...by Fluttershy.

"What was that for--"

"You think he wanted to do that?! Alex never likes to do such brutal actions such as what we just saw! He even had good reason to, they were gonna keep us as slaves forever! Even do worse things! He doesn't enjoy that at all!"

"It sounded like he did."

The Six turn around and see a pink mare with a violet mane...she had the ripped clothes of a Wealthy Pony...besides her was a Pink filly with a Diamond-made Tiara.

"Well, he didn't," Fluttershy says.

"How would you know? Are you in love with that monster?"

"How...dare you call him that." Fluttershy's anger started to show which kinda scared the others.

"Because did you see it...that thing ripped up another creature like it was food, and it looked like it was gonna feed on us next!"

"Are you kidding me? He saved us, we wouldn't be home if it weren't for him, or Zecora, or Hunter!"

"Oh, and we should be thanking a savage and dirty beaked creature and a striped, ugly, and block muzzled witch!"

Hunter growls quietly and Zecora huffs.

"Why should we thank a giant flesh-eating monster? If anything you could have gotten us killed with your resistant attitude down there Ms. Flutter-shy.'"

"I'm not scared anymore."

"Oh please, I know deep down you are still the shy and pathetic doormat you are and you have to cower behind a level-headed beast so nothing can happen to you, guess what, he abandoned you! You can't hide behind a killer anymore...and I bet you're just the same...deep down, I promise you...soon as that beast comes back...I will make sure he is locked up--"

Immediately the sound of a loud and hard slap is heard along with a yelp and grunt.

Spoiled Rich was crouched and she tasted slight blood...she growled.

"You dare touch me you filthy, savage, animal lover?! I will put you in jail with your beast and I will make sure you will never see daylight again!" Spoiled slaps Fluttershy back...Fluttershy showed no resistance or anything...she didn't even cry.

Fluttershy's hand started to glow which she felt the mark where she hit her disappear and heal...she then puts her hand up to Spoiled and suddenly she was pushed back.

The spoiled mare grunted as she lied on the ground.

"You will hear from my lawyers." Spoiled Rich says.

Fluttershy gets up and rubs the grass off her already ripped clothes.

"Fluttershy are you okay? Why did you do that?" Twilight says.

"Because Alex is not a Monster...and I am not a doormat anymore...I am a Guardian, and I'm going to start acting like one." Fluttershy says.

"He saved us."

One of the mares say.

"They saved us...they deserve our thanks."

A Mare with a gray mane and a suit walks up to them.

"I want to thank Hunter, Zecora, and...Alex...for saving us...Me and Ponyville agree with you...he had no choice...we saw...he would've been killed along with the others if he didn't kill them first....I may not like it, but he did what he has to do." The mare says.

"Thank you, Mayor Mare...I'm pretty sure our Lycan friend will be back soon," Twilight says.

"I hope so." Mayor Mare says.

Alex was running through open fields that were outside of the Forest, away from the Caves...he enjoyed the fresh air for once. He looks at the moon.

"I guess everyone has a dark side...even a monster, I cannot escape it...I can only bond with it."

"Correct Alex."

Alex immediately looks behind him and sees the two princesses.

"Celesta? Luna?"

"Alex...you're looking...well."

"Now, I'm in trouble huh?"

"Not exactly, but come with us."

"I'm afraid that cannot happen."

"Why not?"

"It is the full moon, I will be stuck in this form and I have been fighting my urges to consume more flesh...I do not want to risk hurting you two."

"Well then, I have an idea."

Alex tilts his head waiting for her to say it.

Her horn then glows and Alex's world blacks out.

Godammit...again?

Author's Note

WELL FUCK ME, AN ACTUAL LYCAN DOING THINGS A LYCAN WOULD DO.
xD

Besides that, I'm sorry for the late progress, I've been itching to get other stories out, and now that I have Grammarly, I will be editing The Guardian Lycan for any errors my Microsoft Word couldn't spot XD.

Also yes the three dogs were the original Diamond Dogs from the Episode "A Dog and a Pony Show." I really assumed those three were leading the pack in the caves so...yeah, fuck them XD

Anyhoo, this time, I'm not tired as shit...anyhoo goodnight everyone.

I had this on loop while I typed this chapter XD.