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

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

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.