Paleblood Ponies

Chapter 4: Like A Lamb To The Slaughter

Twilight was only able to let out a gasp as she watched Jackson’s body fade from existence. Though, with its senses that have undoubtedly scaled with the beast size, it was enough to catch its attention. Twilight ran to the one safe spot nearby, a horse drawn carriage. As she clambered her way inside, she noticed something familiar under the seat. The small bright yellow pegasus glanced up at Twilight.

“H-hi Twilight.” The fear in her voice was heavy, as if she had been here with the beast for ages.

“Fluttershy!” Cried Twilight, hugging her friend. “How in Celestia’s butt did you get here?!”

“Shhhh! Oh I'm sorry that was mean of me.” Whispered Fluttershy. “The monster has really good hearing.” The both screamed as the beast flipped the carriage onto the side.

“This is not good.” Whispered Twilight. At that moment, she heard a familiar voice.

“Alright! I'm not going to that that happen again, you beast! I'm going to bring you down!” It was Jackson.

“But how? I watched him die. He got crushed.” Twilight opened the door to the cart, peaking out only to see Jackson weaving around his monstrous foe, making the odd slash with his sword.

“Is that all you got beast?!” Roared Jackson. “Do you know that man, Twilight? He's very strong. And fast. Probably faster than Rainbow Dash. Oh, was that mean? I'm sorry.” Jackson slashes at the beast's leg, severing it and causing it to topple over. He took this opportunity to thrust his oversized blade through the beast’s head, killing it.

“Damn. That thing really did a number on me.” Jackson sat down as the two ponies pulled themselves from the carriage.

“How are you here? I watched that thing crush you.” Twilight questioned Jackson.

“Oh that's right, you don't know about the Dream, do you? And whose your friend here?”

“I'm Fluttershy. It's a pleasure to meet you sir.” Said the pegasus, extending her hoof to Jackson.

“I'm Jackson, nice to meet you.” He took her hoof and gave her the closest thing to a handshake she could muster.

“What do you mean by The Dream?”

“Just follow me and I'll show you.”

To Be Continued In Chapter 5: A Haven In A Haze