Paleblood Ponies

Chapter 6: Preparations For What's To Come

“Well, I see that you've already met Gehrman.” Came a familiar voice from behind.

“Ah. If it isn't Jackson, what brings you back to the Dream so soon?” Replied the frail old man.

“Well that giant Cleric I fought really kicked my ass. I need to restock on supplies and then I'm off to the ward.” Replied Jackson.

“Hmm. If I remember, the Church blocks the road to the ward during the hunt. You'll have to take the sewers.”

“Wait, the sewers?” Twilight chimed in.

“Well it is the only way into the ward.”

“Ew… I don't like sewers. They're gross, and stinky, and smelly. The thought just sends shivers up my wings.” Said the small yellow pegasus.

“She's right you know.” Said Twilight.

“Sorry, but unless you wanna get back home, you can't stay here and not come with me.” Replied Jackson, sorting through what appeared to be a chest in the shape of a coffin. “Let's some blood vials, a few quicksilver bullets, and the rest of the numbing mist should do.” He said as he shut the chest. “Next stop is the weapon shelf.

“What kind of beasts can we expect in the sewers?” Asked the purple alicorn, questioning her new friend as he went about his business.

“Nothing more than what we have already faced.”

“That's a relief.”

“You could say that again.” He walked towards one of the headstones, performing the same ritual that was used to enter the Dream. Twilight and Fluttershy followed him, expecting the worst.

To Be Continued In Chapter 7: The Beast Within Man