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!