A Whirlwind Of Change

Chapters

Prologue: Just As A Leaf In The Wind
Act 2: An Encounter Between A Dragonwolf And A Dragon
Act 3: A Dragonwolf Among Ponies
Act 4: The Power Of The Vecor Changing Wind
Act 5: An Unexpected Roommate
Act 6: The Secret Side Of The Tomboy Pegasus
Act 7: Hearth's Warming In Ponyville
Act 8: Back To Manehattan
Act 9: An Interesting Night On The Town
Act 10: The Goldhoof Mafia
Act 11: The Sleeping King Awakens
Act 12: The Prudential Slaughter
Act 13: A Visit From Luna
Act 14: Rarity's True Feelings
Act 15: The Beauty Of Her Sapphire Gaze
Act 1: A New World, A Clean Slate

Prologue: Just As A Leaf In The Wind

The wind flows through the air and through the buildings on an overcast fall afternoon. The streets are crowded with people heading to work or going home as they walk on either the sidewalks or drive through the traffic-filled street of the large city of New Candid City. A large metropolis full of furs of different kinds. However, this story revolves around one hybrid in particular. No one special. Just a dragonwolf who’s life is about to change in the very near future. But for now, the story starts with him as he leaves his job. He walks down the street with a hand in his coat pocket as he makes his way to his next destination. The wind flows through his long straight black hair and thick fur that wasn’t covered by his clothing. He makes his way through the crowds of furs and comes to a stop as he looks up at the sky with his deep piercing blue eyes. He lets out a sigh of annoyance and reaching into his leather coat and pulls out his zippo lighter and a cigarette. He takes in a puff and exhales slowly.

“There’s gotta be something better than this out there…”

The dragonwolf hybrid said to himself in his low growly/gravelly voice. That’s right, he is one of the few dragonwolf hybrids that exist in this world. Though uncommon breeds aren’t a big thing. He has a paying job just like everyone else. Works a nine to five job as a software coder for some big name company. And while the pay is good, it just doesn’t make him feel...fulfilled. He doesn’t need much to live on, not to mention he isn’t very materialistic. So he actually has more money than he knows what to do with. The dragonwolf just lived his life the way he wanted to. He went out and did things with friends. He went on vacations every now and then, but he also stayed in his condo quite often as well. Now at the age of twenty-seven he still hasn’t had a proper relationship with a fine woman. Going through his life when he was younger, he either had to deal with being bullied in school or his studies. But he didn’t really care. Just as he doesn’t now. What was the point?

This dragonwolf's name is Mystogan Vokunkiin. And he prefers to live the less exciting life. However, this night was going to be his last ever in this world. And soon, he will remember nothing of it. Not of his past or people he has known. All that will remain is his knowledge and know-how of everyday activities and functions and his name. He makes his way to the local bar and takes a seat at on one of the barstools. The tender looks over at him with a slight smile.

“Another rough day at the office huh, Mystogan? The usual I presume?”

Mystogan sighs lightly and puts out his cigarette in the ashtray next to him. He looks over to the cheetah bartender and shakes his head. The tender blinks a few times. What could he possibly want other than his usual strong drink of whiskey?

“Say, Jericho. Wouldn’t you happen to have a ‘life reset button’ would you? If you got one of those in the back, I’d be happy to pay you quite a bit of it. Or at least a ‘change from one world to another’ button. That’d be fine too.”

The cheetah could only laugh and poured Mystogan his usual drink anyways, knowing he wouldn’t let it go to waste. After he pours it, he slides it over to Mystogan along the shiny smooth wooden bar. He holds his hand out to stop it and takes a sip of the stuff.

“Why are you so bummed out Mystogan? I know people who would kill to have the job you do and get the money with it as well. And I know plenty of women who’d love to get with you. I have plenty of female customers who ask about you when you aren’t around. You aren’t getting any younger, bud.”

Mystogan sighed lightly as he looked into his drink. The ice shifting lightly as it melted slowly.

“It’s not that I am ungrateful for my job and bank account. I know I live comfortably from it all. But...what’s the point in it? Even if I was the wealthiest man in the world, I’d still feel like I’d be missing something. If I had to opportunity to leave it all behind to start over and even go to a new world, I’d take the chance in a heartbeat.”

Jericho laughed lightly and leaned against the bar as they continued to speak. Jericho is actually a long time friend of Mystogan. If anyone else would have spoken Mystogan’s words he would just shrug it off. But he knew that Mystogan was completely serious about it. If they chance did become available, he’d never see Mystogan again.

“Listen to me bud. I know that you aren’t one for spending money and having a good time. But you gotta stop being like this. If you want to find what’s missing in your life you gotta get out there. And who knows you may find a sexy female who will want to be with you and give you all the love in the world. And even maybe settle down with her.”

“Yeah right, it’s not that easy bro. This isn’t some slice of life anime or manga we live out here. This is real life. There is no escaping that fact. But maybe you are right. Maybe I should get out there and make something happen. But if those buttons become available, I am going to those first. You know I would.”

They continue to talk on and on as old friends do. But soon the bar begins to fill up with the usual late night patrons and Mystogan always leaves around that time to avoid the party furs. He gets up from the bar and pulls out a twenty dollar bill and leaves it on the bartop. Jericho gratefully accepts the tip along with the price of the drink.

“See you tomorrow, Jericho. Don’t let them wreck your bar now.”

“Don’t worry bud. I got this. But please, think about my advice. Get home safe.”

Mystogan waves his hand as he walks out of the bar and down the street. It has gotten colder at night now that fall started rolling in. Everytime he breathed, steam flowed from his muzzle. He figured taking a shortcut through the park was the quickest way home. Unbeknownst to him however, he was being watched and followed. In fact, this being watched and listened to him the whole time he was in the bar. It was a hooded figure. Though by the shapeliness of the body, it was clearly female. As he walked through the park which was usually filled with young couples and even kids at this time. It was well lit and made exclusively for twenty-four hours usage. Though, no one but him seemed to be there. He stopped in the middle of the pathway and grabbed another cigarette from his coat and lit it. Though, when his gaze lifted back up there was that female figure that had been watching and listening to him. He couldn’t quite make out what she was and tilted his head lightly after taking a hit from the cigarette.

"Something I can help you with, miss?"

“No, but I am sure I can help you with something, handsome.”

She said in a rather saucy tone as she started walking up to him with a sway of her hips. Mystogan could see a rather small equine muzzle from under her hood with a smile. As she approached closer, he could see that she was indeed equine. But something was rather different. However, he wasn’t looking for a one night stand with some stranger.

“No thank you. I am not looking to get lucky with some stranger. I know this place is for romance and stuff. But I am not in the mood for that.”

He said as he began to make his way past her at a hurried pace. She giggles lightly and turns her head over her shoulder. She smiles again.

“No, but I know what you really want. You want a fresh slate. A chance to start over and to be in a new world. I can make that happen for you.”

Mystogan stopped right in his tracks and turned to gaze at the female who seemed to sound serious. But there is no possible way that could happen...right? He shakes his head and turns away again.

“Yeah right. You must have been listening to me spout my nonsense at the bar. It is nothing more than a hopeless wish I hold onto and don’t know why. Look, I don’t know who you are. And I don’t care to know. But don’t get my hopes up knowing there is a way to grant my wish. I am sure you could never understand what I go through or what I need.”

The figure frown, but called out to him once more.

“I know about your past, Mystogan Vokunkiin. I know all about how you have felt like something in your life is missing and that you have felt this way since the death of your parents. I can help you forget all the hardships and give you a new lease on life. I can give you that clean slate that you desire so very much. But in return, you will have to do something for me.”

He stops again and turns to her fully now. His hands still in his coat trying to keep warm. He approaches her about halfway the distance between them.

“Okay, let’s say you can grant my wish. What do would you ask from me in turn?”

She approaches him and gazes up at his blue eyes. They were so blue that they could pierce the soul. She simply offered him a gentle smile and spoke.

“Live your life to the fullest, Mystogan. I want to see you grow into a person that others can count on. And don’t be afraid to reach out to others. Living one’s life alone is a slow and numbing experience. And above all else, protect the ones you will come to care for.And if so, befriend my youngest daughter.”

Mystogan tilted his head. Was he really believing this woman’s words? If he did these simple things, she’d really give him what he has been seeking most of his life? He was hesitant in his response. But something made him nod and give a simple.

“Fair enough. I can do that.”

“Excellent. Now as promised, I shall grant you your wish. Now close your eyes, my sweet dragonwolf. And let everything go. You wish shall come true shortly.”

Suddenly he felt a swirling whirlwind surround him and lift him into the air. It was so strong that it literally sucked the air from his lungs. He struggled before passing out slowly. The whirlwind swallows him up, leaving nothing behind except his wallet and ID. After all, the Mystogan in this world no longer existed. And just as it hits the ground, it burns into flames. The figure smiles lightly and removes her hood. Revealing a mare with long red hair and magenta eyes.

“I believe you will be the one who will do just fine, Mystogan. Given time, things will work out not just for you, but them as well.”

She said before disappearing in a bright light just as the park started to fill up with late nighters.

Author's Note

Here it is, my first chapter of my story involving my fursona.

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 2: An Encounter Between A Dragonwolf And A Dragon

The sun was beating down on the ponies in the city of Manehattan. Nothing exciting is happening. Until a dragonwolf rounds the corner on his paws running as fast as he could with the police trying to chase him down. He zooms through the crowds as he makes his escape while at the same time not trying to push anyone down in the process with both unicorns and earth ponies behind him. He was giving his wings a break after having used them for nearly two hours now. So he has been taking advantage of the large crowds in the city to keep his distance between him and his pursuers. He runs through busy streets that have constant flows of traffic, leaping and dodging over any obstacles in his way.

“Stop running, it is pointless to do so!”

Shouted the head police officer of the pack. Mystogan looked back slightly and responded. He was actually having quite a fun time running away from the police. He wasn’t sure of what he did, but it was a good time for sure.

“Maybe you guys and girls wouldn’t have such a hard time catching me if you laid off the donuts huh?! Just some friendly advice!”

Mystogan didn’t know why, but he felt much lighter and faster on his feet. As if running wasn’t taxing on his body. As if something was carrying him from his feet paws. He soon comes to what he sees is the city’s train station. At least that what it looked like. The unicorns try to restrain him with their magic. But to no avail, he seemed to have gained a great deal of some kind of energy during this whole ordeal. The police noticed that he was getting harder to pin down and becoming more elusive in his movements. Mystogan runs into the station and makes his way into the yard where the trains are. He sees a gate starting to lower to block off his exit to the trains, however, this does not stop him as he baseball slides under the gate right before it hits the ground. He looks back a moment to see the police ponies struggling to get the gate back up. He laughs lightly and waves to them before leaping on top of a train that was leaving the station by flapping his wings and jumping at the same time. This gave him a sort of long and high jump ability without having to use much energy to move about like flying does. However, he felt like this should have been a bit more difficult than what it was. Did he develop some kind of burst of energy from all the flying and running he did? He really didn’t care at this point. He was out of the station and away from the reaches of the law. He falls back on top of the train car he stood on and lets out a sigh of relief.

“Whew, that was fun and all, but I think it’s time for a little nap. Wonder where this train may be heading…oh well!”

He said as he closed his eyes and dozed off into a nap. He was is a dream where there was nothing but a bright blue sky and clouds under his paws. He walked around and looked about until a tall white mare with an autumn mane and tail approached him with a smile. She placed her hands behind her back and nodded to him in greeting.

“Hello again, Mystogan. I see you are adjusting to this world nicely~. You looked like you were having quite the fun time evading the authorities and I couldn’t help but watch. You are very quick with moving and thig on your feet.”

He couldn’t help but laugh lightly and give a gentle shrug of his shoulders. He didn’t find it odd that he was talking to a mare well above the ground standing on clouds in his dreams. It was a dream after all. His gaze fell upon her for a moment. She was so pretty. And a wonderful figure as well. She felt his blue eyes tracing up and down her form which made her blush lightly and giggles.

“It’s impolite to stare you know.”

She said in a joking manner. He just laughed and brought his gaze up to her again.

“Sorry, just couldn’t help myself. Usually, when I am dreaming I tend to avoid all the rules of the real world. I am one of those lucky few who can tell what is real and what is not in the dream world. It’s pretty fun actually.”

“Oh my...a lucid dreamer? I think my youngest daughter is going to like you quite a bit. She controls all dreams you know. But she can only visit ones like yours when you are the one who is in control of your own.”

“So tell me. Why am I having a dream about you? I feel like I have met you before. But the memory just isn’t there….in fact a lot of my memory doesn’t appear to be in my head. It seems like my whole past just...up and vanished on me.”

“Well, that is what you wished for Mystogan. You wished for a new start in a new world. And your wish was granted.”

She said as she brought up a moving image. It should a hooded female and him in some kind of park speaking. He blinks a few times and watches the imagines like a movie being played out before him. He noticed that he looked so...unhappy and just tired of living in these images though. Like he had enough of his life and just didn’t really care. After it was shown, she looks back at him with a slight smile.

“I am the one who fulfilled your wish. I knew it would benefit us both in the end. After all, I am sure you still remember the promise you made me.”

He thought hard about it for a moment. And he does remember his words he spoke. But where and when did it happen? This was getting weirder and weirder by the moment. Did he really ask for a new life and a new world to live in? And someone actually granted his wish? If an all-powerful being even took notice of his wish let alone him, then there must be truth to this mare’s claim. She walks up to him with a warm gaze and places her hands on his shoulders. She leans in and gently nuzzles the side of his nuzzle in an affectionate manner.

“Let’s just say...I watched you for a long time. And all that misery you have had to deal with was ready to be cashed in for something good. And with that, you made me a promise. So It was only fair. Wouldn’t you think?”

He felt her soft form press against him. She smelled nice and her fur was super soft and silky as he placed his claws on her upper arms gently. He was a bit nervous now. Drams reached a certain point on the senses of course. But this felt all too real. The sense of smell and touch were never this strong in his dreams. But he doesn’t let this knock him off his train of thought.

“I also couldn’t help but notice earlier when I was running from the cops that I was actually lighter and faster than I was when I woke from….whatever happened. Is that your doing as well?”

She shook her head and giggled lightly.

“The world I created is full of magic and takes into account of the beings to live within it. You are a dragonwolf. So that means your dragon side is giving you abilities that ponies would not gain. And what’s more is that your dragon element is wind. The world is becoming used to you. And therefore giving you the magic that rightfully belongs to you according to what you are. And you are part wind dragon. So now you are gaining the ability to control and create wind at will to use it however you wish.”

“Huh, that sounds like some kind of nifty fantasy RPG game. Except now it’s real. Neat. One question, however. Why did you drop me in an alleyway in a city? You obviously wanted me to go elsewhere. I am just curious is all.”

She giggles lightly and lightly boops his nose with an index finger.

“Oh, I just wanted to play with you is all. Besides, if I just took you where you needed to go, you wouldn’t have discovered your abilities the fun way. After all, you lived in a larger city like that one from where you came from.”

“Huh...so that explains why i was able to maneuver around so easily. I suppose while my memories aren’t there, my skills and instincts I have gained and learned over the years still remain. Good to know.”

A hole in the clouds suddenly open up behind Mystogan and Faust smiles to him as she steps back and pushes him back with a hand to his chest. She giggles lightly and speaks to him once more before vanishing as he starts to dive down to the earth.

"More will be revealed...but for now, enjoy the new world you now live in. See you soon."

Mystogan continued to fall head first down to the earth. A smile slowly formed on his face as he opens his wings and begins to soar through the skies and glide down toward the earth. He had a feeling it was no longer a dream when he could feel her pushing him down. After clearing the cloud, his was amazed at what he saw from where he flew. The world was bright colored and beautiful from his height. He could see rivers, lakes, valleys and so much more. Even more impressive is that he saw a castle sitting on the side of a mountain along with what appeared to be a town. He flew through the sky drifting from side to side and just enjoying the air against his form. He had never flown like this before and it was amazing. He even held his arms out to his side as he examined his new world from above. Eventually, he made it to a small town below as he got closer. From what he could see, it was full of ponies as well. He could also make out a farm in the distance just on the outer parts of the town. He then made his way to fly to the castle and the town below it. However, as he flew over, he had caught the eyes of one of Equestria’s rulers. Hey lavender gaze watching Mystogan fly through the air made her wonder what he was exactly. He certainly was an odd sight to behold as she watched him through her spyglass. Once he headed back to the town he flew for the first time. The alicorn mare placed a hand on her chin in thought and all that was heard was a light ‘Hmmm…’.

Mystogan lands in the middle of the town square and wastes no time in beginning to look around. Little did he know that he was going to bump into another dragon that would become his best friend for a long time to come. As he walked along looking at the scenery he suddenly feels someone bump into him.

“Oof!”

They both let out. The smaller one fell back onto his rear while Mystogan staggered back slightly. He saw that the smaller one dropped quite a few things and Mystogan was quick to help pick up the items.

“Oh damn...I am so so sorry about that. I should have paid more attention to where I was going. I am sorry about that.”

“Nah, it’s okay, I really wasn’t doing the same either. Looks like we both need to watch out huh?”

Mystogan laughed lightly and stacked the papers and quills nicely before handing them off to….a dragon? Well, he certainly didn’t expect that when he came here. But when the younger dragon looked up at him. He backs away a bit with a look of concern in his eyes. Mystogan realized this right away and smiles lightly.

“Not to worry little guy, I am just a lost dragonwolf exploring a new world is all. I am not threat to you.”

The dragon blinks a few times. He got the dragon part from looking at him. But as he inspected closer, he did notice that he did have wolf features and traits. Which made him tilt his head.

“There...are dragonwolves in our world? Boy, wait until Twilight years about this. She is gonna flip. Sorry about the look I gave you earlier. You do look rather intimidating and...mean. The last run in I had with my kind was less than pleasant. They tried to hurt me and my friends. But, you haven’t been like that to me as of yet. Thanks for helping me pick up my stuff by the way. I’ll go ahead and take it back.”

Mystogan noticed that the young dragon was struggling to carry most of the load in his arms. So Mystogan places the rest on top but then takes half the full stack back in his arms. Offering the little dragon a hand in carrying the things to his destination.

“I’d be more than happy to help you out kiddo. Just point the way to where yo8u need it taken to and I’ll follow you.”

“Wow...you really don’t have to mister. But thanks a lot. Just follow me then. By the way, my name is Spike. What’s yours?”

“My name is Mystogan, it is a pleasure to meet you, Spike. On and there is only one dragonwolf in this world. As far as I know anyways. How that came to be is a long story. Maybe I can tell it to you...if I ever get my memories back anyways.”

“You lost your memories? That’s gotta be tough...but at least you are alright.”

As they walked along to where Spike was headed, the seemed to click instantly as they joked around and talked like they were old friends. They made it to the destination about ten minutes. As they walk into the structure, Mystogan took notice that it was literally inside a large tree and appeared to be a library. He actually thought it was pretty nifty how a tree was hollowed out and transformed into a building structure. He sets the items next to the spot where Spike had set the others. Spike turned and smiled up at Mystogan. The little purple and green dragon wore a pair of loose-fitting blue jeans and a red short-sleeved t0shirt. He certainly didn’t need much, much like Mystogan. All he wore was shine length shorts, a black t-shirt, and his leather coat.

“Oh, wait here a sec. I am going to go grab Twilight. Oh, I can wait to see her reaction when she sees you…”

Before Mystogan could say anything else, Spike runs up the stairs and started shouting.

“Twi, hurry, you gotta come meet my new friend! He is half dragon half wolf, it’s amazing!”

“Oh come on Spike, there is no such thing as hybrids like that in our world. Did you go out and get the material ne-.”

Spike walked up beside Mystogan and held his hand out towards him, showing that there was indeed a dragonwolf standing in the very same room they Twilight was in. She was looking at him like she had fallen in love for the first time...well with science anyway. She slowly approached him with shimmers in her eyes and a rather adorable smile on her face.

“Oh my sweet Celestia. A dragon AND a wolf in one being...this is amazing! I cannot believe that I am seeing this! This is impossible, you are not scientifically possible!. You have to tell me about how your kind came to be! I must know now!”

Spike stood there with a knowing smile and arched a brow.

“Told you.”

He said in a smug tone. What has Mystogan gotten into now…?

Author's Note

I guess since Mystogan ahs been my fursona for many many years, it is easy to write up material fo5r this story o:

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 3: A Dragonwolf Among Ponies

Mystogan stood there in a bit of a shock. This unicorn mare couldn’t stop circling him like a shark waiting for a baited bloody chicken to drop down from a boat. She even started poking and prodding at him. She wanted to see if he had scales under his thick fur and examined his tail which had fluff closer to the end. She even reached up and tugged on his horns a bit which made him stagger a bit off-balance. She then went to him and gently ran her hands over the membrane of his wings. They twitched as he blushed a bit under his fur as they were rather sensitive.

“I...um...could you please give me some space? I understand your enthusiasm but my wings are rather sensitive to touch…”

He said as he turned his wings away from Twilight and backed away a bit. She pouts for a moment but then gets close to him again. She doesn’t touch him this time but she just can’t take her eyes off of him. Mystogan looked her up and down. Twilight was a slightly petite mare, but she had curves in all the right places and her intelligence and eagerness to gain more knowledge made her a target to certain stallions in the city. Mystogan did have to admit, she is pretty adorable. But when his space was invaded by grabby hands, it kind of felt weird, Spike was just watching with a look that looked like he was on the verge of laughter. Mystogan shot a quick glare at the young dragon who quickly shifted his eyes while whistling innocently. Mystogan then begins to shift on his paws towards the door.

“Wellll...it was nice to meet you both. I am just gonna go now. Hope to see you around again Spike.”

Mystogan quickly made his way to the door and opened it up, quickly making his way back outside. Spike fell to the ground in laughter as Twilight tried to chase after him, but Mystogan was too quick as he made his escape. Twilight ran into the door with a loud ‘thud’ and rubbed her nose gently as she lets out a saddened ‘aawwwww…’ since she didn’t exactly get to learn much about him. Spike chuckled lightly and walked over to Twilight.

“Not to worry Twi. You will see him again. Just...try not to get in his space when you just met him. I know you are excited about new discoveries and stuff. But come on. You are lucky that he wasn’t the type of a short fuse. Who knows what he is capable of. Though, he did help me out by bringing half the stuff here. So I can’t exactly say he’s a bad guy.”

“But Spike. He is a dragonwolf, a [dragonwolf. How is something like that even possible? To combine two predators and come out with something that looks so untamable and handsome at the same time. It’s amazing.”

Spike just rolls his eyes as she goes on and on about Mystogan. But couldn’t help but arch a brow as she called him ‘handsome’. A wicked smile slowly forms across his muzzle.

“Is Twilight actually have a crush other than the books she reads? Maybe it will be rather interesting to have him around after all.”

Twilight blushes lightly and shakes her head repeatedly. Spike knew better, however. Twilight did have a thing for unusual creatures that were not equine. And Mystogan was like a brand new exotic meal that Twilight savored to learn about and taste for herself. Meanwhile, Mystogan walked down the street that leads back to the square. This time, however, quite a few ponies took notice of Mystogan and gathered around him, but maintained quite a distance. Mystogan shifted his eyes to the gathered crowd and lifted his hand up in a wave.

“Uuh...heh. Afternoon all. Don’t mind me. Just doing a bit of exploring…”

He then starts to make his way elsewhere. Hell, he was more nervous than the ponies who were staring at him. He makes his way to the outskirt of the town and more closer to the Everfree forest. On his way there, however, he heard something flying towards him. This made his ears twitch slightly as he turned to gaze up at what was diving down to him. Or rather who it was. Mystogan jumps back as the being landed in front of him with a thud, leaving a small impact in the ground. The dirt cloud departed revealing a cyan blue mare with a rainbow mane and tail. Mystogan tilted his head slightly as he looked her over. From what he could tell, she wore a tight fitting sports top and knee-length form-fitting shorts and also a half cut denim long sleeve jacket. Mystogan could tell by her gaze and her appearance that she was more of a tomboy than anything.

“Huh, you are pretty quick for someone your size. I have been watching you ever since you came into town, buddy. And I just got one question for you. What is it you want with us? Dragons don’t usually venture out all this way for nothing. And the last group that my friends and I met weren’t exactly on the friendliest of terms.”

She walked up to him and got up in his face, her nose almost touching his. Mystogan couldn’t help but chuckle and places a hand on her shoulder, pushing her back gently. First Twilight, now this mare? Who else was going to get in his face like this?

“I don’t know that dragons you and Spike or your other friends met. But I can assure you I have no ill intent here. Hell, I am just exploring and getting to know this new world. First I meet a little dragon, then his knowledge obsessed friend who doesn’t know the meaning of personal space. And nor do you it seems. Though I get the feeling you are more of the hotheaded type.”

Rainbow growled in annoyance as she was called ‘hotheaded’. She poked at his chest a few times as she glared up at him. She even fluffed up her wings to make herself look bigger. This made Mystogan chuckle lightly.

“Oh, I’ll show you hotheaded- HEY!”

She yelped out as Mystogan pushed her away with a burst of wind that seemed to have come out of nowhere. She nearly falls back but Mystogan pushes her forward slightly with another gust of wind so that she didn’t lose balance. He chuckles and turns away from her as he begins walking off. He lifts a hand up and waves to her.

“Perhaps you and I can chat some other time. But for now, I need to familiarize myself with my new surroundings. This may very well be my home after all.”

Mystogan rose off the ground about seven inches and began to hover off further down the road. How the hell was he able to do that?! It seems that the dragonwolf has been looking for ways to test out his new abilities. And walking just became obsolete for him. Well, it was always for him since he could fly. But at least he could just leisurely drift along closer to the ground now unless he needed to run of course. Rainbow was watching him do this with a confused look. She saw the small whirlwind that was holding him up swirl under his paws. She called out to him as she flew towards him.

“Wait! How are you doing that..? You aren’t using your wings at all. It’s kind of neat.”

“Well, let’s just say I recently obtained the ability to control and conjure up wind at will. I am still exploring and experimenting to see what I can do with it. See, as a dragonwolf, my dragon element is wind. So, therefore, the world realm is taking that into account and now I can do this kind of stuff.”

“I thought all dragons were just fire breathers. There are other kinds of dragons that can use different elements?”

Mystogan shrugged his shoulders lightly. He’d give her the best answer he could though.

“Well, I am not sure about the dragons in this world. I can’t even remember my past from my original world that I came from. But if I had to guess. From where I come from, we had dragons that control fire, water, wind, ice, darkness, light and many others. I suppose my parents were dragon and wolf since I am both.”

She blinks a few times as she steps in front of him to stop him, this time with genuine curiosity on her face. Mystogan arches a brow.

“You keep saying ‘your world’. Are you seriously not from here? Like, at all?”

Mystogan nodded in response.

“Yep, and I got no memories of my past there either. Apparently, i wished for a new life in a new world and it was granted. Odd don’t you think?”

Rainbow blinks a few times and lowers her gaze to the ground a bit. She circles her hoof in the dirt as well. She realized she made a judgment call a bit too quickly when she confronted him.

“I...I am sorry for jumping to conclusions earlier. It’s just other than Spike, dragons around here are mean and cruel. Especially to ponies. My friends and I followed Spike to a dragon migration and the older dragons there picked on him and tried to get us as well. So you can imagine my reaction towards you.”

Mystogan was surprised at her with such a genuine apology. Though he took it and held out his hand to her, offering her a handshake should she take it. He had no issues with her anyways. He is still kind of a stranger here anyways. She gives a light smile and takes his hand in hers and gives it a firm shake. She was happy that he wasn’t like those hot-headed and mean dragons she and the others ran into.

“You are pretty cool, mister. I was definitely wrong to judge you so quickly. So, the taverns will be opening up soon. How about a couple rounds of hard cider? My treat. It’s the least I could do.”

Mystogan blinked a few times as she called it ‘hard cider’. He was willing to try it though. He nodded and took her up on her offer. He never turned down free drinks after all. Who knows, this tavern might be a pretty neat place to hang out at too. He nodded in acceptance. Rainbow smiled and pumped her fist lightly.

“Does this place have good music too? Gotta have good music to enjoy a good drink.”

“Oh yeah! The music machine has all kinds of good stuff in it. You seem like you like your rock and roll and heavier music. Am I right?”

“Well, that does sound appealing to me...I am gonna have to learn what bands you got here though..can’t remember the ones I liked where I am from. But yeah, let's go. Lead the way.”

He said as he took to the air as he opened his wings. She flew up next to him and bolted off. Following close behind her. She was impressed that he could keep up with her. She wasn’t flying at max speed of course, but not even most of her other pegasi friends could keep up with her. She’d have to challenge him to a race sometime. Once they make it to the tavern it was about time for Celestia to lower the sun and her sister to raise the moon. Once they got to the tavern, they make their way inside and sit at a booth while they ordered some food and a few drinks. He didn’t expect her to pay for his food either.

“You are very kind to feed me also. I really do appreciate this.”

He said with a slight bow of his head. This makes her blush a bit and rub the back of her head. He was so nice. Definitely not what she expected from someone like him. He seemed like one of those tough guys who were really laid back and cool. He was definitely her kind of guy to hang out with. They talked and ate their food as time went on. Their drinks came and came after they finished off the mugs one by one. While he was doing just fine, he could see that a massive blush was forming on her face as she continued to drink. He couldn’t help but laugh as she swayed side to side with a big smile on her face along with half-lidded eyes.

“You are definitely going to be feeling that in the morning. I think you need to slow down on the hard cider there.”

“N-no way..I can hic...handle more. Besides, it’s both of you that you gotta worry..hic...about”

“Both of me..?”

He asked as he looked from side to side. Then back to her. He shakes his head and stands up as he walks over to the nearly passing out pegasus mare. Just as he was about to lift her up into his arms and try to get her to...wherever she lived, three drunken stallions approached Mystogan and one of them shoved him from behind. He nearly fell on top of Rainbow had it not been for his quick hands to grab onto the table. The bartender and the other patrons watched on as Mystogan turns around and chuckles lightly.

“Come on bud. Was that really necessary? You could have gotten both me and my drunk friend hurt you know.”

“Yeah well, we do like how you look bud. Dragons aren’t welcome here and one certainly as ugly as you are either. So you can just...hic..leave her here. You are going home empty handed..hic.”

“Ugly you say? Then I guess that makes you three outcasts here as well. Your faces look like they have been stomped and smashed. I think it is you three who need to leave. Besides, I was on my way out with her anyways. No way I am leaving her here with drunks like you.”

“What was that?! You looking for a fight, you bastard?!”

Asked one of the others behind the one who shoved Mystogan. Rainbow suddenly slinks her way up and wraps her arms around his neck as she also wraps her legs around his waist giving off a drunken filled giggle.

“These guys are just mad cause they dont..hic..have a pretty mare with them. Don’t..hic...sweat it big guy. They are just lonely losers. How about you and I get out of here and head to my place? I can do more than clear the skies in ten seconds flat you know...hic”

“You little bitch, come here!”

Shouted the first drunk as he reached towards her and tried to grab her by her mane. But Mystogan wasn’t going to have that, oh no. he was quick to grab the stallion’s wrist and squeeze roughly. He gave a light casual chuckle as the stallion grunted in pain and tried to pull away. Mystogan continued to just smile a care-free smile and suddenly shoved his open palm against the stallion’s chest. The impacted knocking him back against the jukebox. The machine clicked and started playing some old style bar fight music The other two wasted no time in making their attacks towards Mystogan and his drunken companion. Mystogan has been in bar fights before however. And while he doesn’t remember them, his instincts kick in from the natural reflexes he has developed. It seems that mental memory and muscle memory are two different things. Mystogan danced about and dodged their sloppy attacks with ease, all with Rainbow swaying on his back and giggling like an idiot while he fought.

“Wheeeee, this is fuuuun!”

She shouted as she hung on tight to Mystogan. The stallions tried hitting him with chairs, bottles, anything they could grab that wasn’t nailed down. Mystogan didn’t need such things though, he’d open palm them in the stomach and literally knock the wind out of them. It got about fifty seconds into the song and they were on the ground trying to gasp for air. Mystogan couldn’t help but shift and shuffle on his paws to this part of the song when it came about, only taunting them further.

“Come on boys. Don’t tell me that’s all you got? I got extra weight on me and you can’t land a single hit?”

Just as they were about to get up and go for round two. The town guards bust in the tavern and the music suddenly stops with the record scratching. The bartender points to the three heaving stallions as they come in.

“They started this brawl! Get them out of my tavern!”

The guard starts dragging them out as one of them looks back to Mystogan who, through all that still had Dash resting on his back who was now passed out completely, but with a big smile on her face. The guard approached him with an arched brow and crossed arms.

“You took those three down with her on your back? Impressive friend. Any reason why they started to fight?”

“I don’t know. They said I wasn’t welcomed here because I was half dragon or something. Then my friend here must have hit a nerve when she said that they are just desperate for a mare’s company. And I did call them ugly, but only because they said I was too. So they threatened to start a fight and tried to reach for her. And I wasn’t going to let that happen. You wouldn’t happen to know where she lives huh? She is out cold and I want to get her home safely.”

“Understood, the bill will be sent to all three of them for the damage. As for her, she lives up in the cloud mansion just above town. Be careful with her on the way up there.”

“I gotcha.”

He looked over at the bartender and smiled nervously.

“Sorry...about the mess.”

“You are alright bud. They will be paying for it since the first hand was thrown from their side. Besides, it was a pretty fun show to watch. Go and get her home now. We are good here.”

Mystogan eventually found his way to her home i.n the sky. Since he was a wind dragon, he seemed to have the ability to walk on clouds which were pretty damn sweet. The more he was learning about his new abilities, the more he was liking them. He finally got her to her bedroom, at this point he was trying to pry her off his body without waking her up. After about a few minutes of struggling he was successful. She opens her eyes after he lays her down and smiles lightly.

“Hey there big guy...aren’t you gonna stay?”

Mystogan chuckled and brought her blanket to her body and shook his head.

“A tempting offer. But I just met you today after all. Maybe when i get more time to know you, I might stay a night for some snuggles. But until then, see you around.”

“Aawww...fine.”

Mystogan wasn’t sure where he was going to stay for the night. But he’d find someplace to get comfortable, even if it’s a random cloud somewhere. They seemed comfy enough. Little did he know that his night wasn’t quite over yet.

Author's Note

I had fun writing this one. Especially in the tavern. As for who will be Mystogan's romantic interest in this story. I do not know. I am leaving it open to this story is of my fursona. it's all up in the air at the moment. Who knows, maybe I will listen to little Mysto between my legs and go full harem style...maybe XD

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 4: The Power Of The Vecor Changing Wind

Mystogan snorted lightly as he was buried in a nice fluffy cloud that had become his bed.over the last night. It acted both as a nice soft mattress and a warming comforter blanket since he burrowed into it. But his slumber would soon end as the sun was starting to rise. He slowly sits up and peels the top layer over just as if it was a blanket. He lets out a long yawn and stretches out his arms, a few cracking sounds of his bones could be heard in the process. He leaps from the cloud and slowly drifts down into the ground meets his paws with a gentle landing. He didn’t even need his wings to soften the landing this time because of his new abilities. This controlling and conjuring wind stuff was definitely a neat bonus to living in this world. He looks around sleepily and begins to wander the streets. He wasn’t really doing much nor did he really have anything on his mind until he heard the sound of his stomach rumbling. It was time to find some breakfast. He looked around and found a nice little pancake place. While he didn’t have any money, he was hoping he could strike a deal with the owner. He sees the sign switch over to ‘Now Open’ and makes his way inside. The owner was a gruffy looking stallion with a cream coat and dark brown mane and tail. He turns to his customer with a light smile before greeting Mystogan.

“Welcome to the Fat Stack. What can I get y-?”

When he saw what Mystogan was, however, he stepped back slowly and hid behind the bar grabbing a nearby broom to defend himself should Mystogan try and attack him. Mystogan blinks and shakes his head lightly. He was getting tired of being mistaken for some brutish monster. But he explained himself anyways.

“Look, I just want some breakfast. And I do like pancakes. So a stack of four, if you would, sir.”

The stallion blinked a few times at the order. He was expecting something entirely different other than getting an order from a customer. He lowers the broom and sets it down, but close to him just in case. Mystogan waits at a table patiently for his meal. Once it comes out he looks down at the stack of pancakes. They looked and smell delicious. He takes the bottle of maple syrup and pours quite a bit all over the yummy looking hotcakes. Once he takes a fork full into his muzzle, he nearly spits out the horrible tasting breakfast and narrows his eyes at the restaurant owner. Mystogan stands up and clicks his mouth as he stares disapprovingly at the chef.

“These will not do at all. You are not putting enough sugar in these things and they are too mushy on the inside. You need to makes these better, sir. Otherwise, your customer base will fall apart.”

The owner scoffs at Mystogan and glares at him, clearly offended by what he had said, but at the same time, Mystogan was right. He hadn’t been able to make his pancakes like he used to. Possibly because of his old age getting to him. After all, he had been running this place since he was a young stallion, as he had taken over the business from his father who retired and passed it on to him.

“I bet you can do no better with you clumsy claws there! If you don’t like my food, then get out! I am planning on shutting this place down anyways...there is no point in keeping this place going hen so little few customers come in these days…”

Mystogan could see the sadden in the stallion’s eyes when he said that. He looked around and saw pictures on the wall of favored customers and wall carvings of names and event that had gone through time. This place must have gone through many generations of owners as far as he could tell from the years on the pictures. He looked back to the old stallion who was going along with the broom just sweeping up. Mystogan gave a small sigh. He couldn’t let some place like this die. Not when it had such a long history. He walks up to the owner and grins.

“You got an extra apron? I have no issues with it comes to making pancakes. Who knows, you might like them and so will others. Give me a chance to help you save this place. I am a good cook in general.”

“Why would you even care? It’s not your business nor your future to worry about. I don’t need help anyways. But…”

He reaches behind the counter and pulls out a white apron and holds it out to Mystogan.

“Who knows, my father let some stranger work for him and it brought in tons of business. And surprisingly enough it was a griffon. So, I guess I can give you a chance. But they better be good.”

Mystogan smiled widely and took the apron and tied it around his body, he reached into his coat and pulled out a hair tie and tied it back so it would get in any of the food. He didn’t waste any time in getting into the kitchen and getting to work on the first batch of food. The smell went through the open windows and through the chimney stack on the roof. As ponies started walking by in their morning routine, they caught the scent of Mystogan’s cooking and became entranced by it. Never had they smelled pancakes so deliciously sweet. Ponies started walking in who used to frequent the place every morning and looked around. The owner blinked a few times as he saw his old patrons and some new ones coming in. They looked around and started wondering who it was that was cooking the food.

“You got a new chef, Mixer? Whoever you got back there, they are making it smell amazing. I’ll take a three stack with a side of hashbrowns please!”

The old stallion couldn’t believe this. His restaurant was filling up again! I turned out he just needed to hire someone who could cook without struggling to remember or read ingredients. As the day went on and lunch neared, it was time to start closing up shop for the day. After Mixer finished cleaning up the front, he called Mystogan to the front. He gave him a stern stare as he looked up at him.

“Never in a million years did i think anypony could surpass my family’s recipe for pancakes. I am upset that i couldn’t bring customers back in myself. But…”

He then smiles up to the dragonwolf. Mystogan could see that he was happy after such a long time. The old stallion’s eyes looked lighter than they did this morning, that was for sure. He placed a hand on Mystogan’s shoulder.

“You certainly didn’t let me down. It has been months since I have seen so many ponies in my place, and even more so to see satisfied faces and full bellies. So I am offering you a position. Would you care to be the chef here?”

Mystogan’s plan worked more than he thought it did. He was coming i9n here expecting to work for a good meal, but he gets a job offer instead. How could he refuse? He gave a firm nod in response.

“I’d be more than happy to help you get this place up to speed, sir. When do you want me to start?”

“Well, I am going out of town to visit my son and his family. So I will be opening back up next Monday. Can I get you to start then?”

“Yeah, sounds good. Now I just gotta find me a place to live and I will be solid. And thank you for the job opportunity. I won’t let you down, sir.”

“Somehow I get the feeling you won’t despite being a dragon...or rather part dragon, you do not seem like the tales say.”

That is what I hear around here lately. Apparently, dragons...well other than Spike seem to be quite the assholes.”

The stallion lets out a hearty laugh as Mystogan says that. He slaps his hand on Mystogan’s back a few times in a playful manner.

“You're Not wrong there, kiddo. Anyways, I will see you next Monday. Be good in the meantime huh?”

Mystogan nodded and waved to the old stallion as he walked off to do his business. How lucky is he to have won a job? And with cooking no less. One of his best talents. Mystogan made his way to the Ponyville park and laid on one of the benches as thoughts ran through his head. He had employment, but he didn’t have money to rent a home let alone buy one. Maybe he could crash with the pegasus he had met last night? Naah, that wouldn’t work. He closes his eyes and sighs softly as he thought about going to ask Twilight. But that wouldn’t work out either. He suddenly gets the smell of cotton candy and cake in his nostrils. He sniffs the air and opens his eyes to see a pair of bright blue eyes looking down at him. A pink mare was leaning over him looking at his form with curious eyes. He quickly sits up and their foreheads meet with a ‘thunk!’ She falls back off the bench and lets out a pain filled ‘ooowwwiiie…’ as she rubbed her head with both hands. Realizing what he had done, he quickly stands up and kneels in front of her, trying to see if the damage was too bad.

“I am so so sorry! I was just surprised! I didn’t mean to hurt you!”

Mystogan tried to pull her hands away to see if there was any bleeding. Luckily there wasn’t just a red bump in the middle of her forehead. Her eyes rolled a few moments before they stopped, she lets out a light laugh and gives a weak smile to him.

“No no, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have gotten so close like that when you didn’t notice me. But I just couldn’t help myself. You are new here and I make it a point to know every new pony here you know? Ow…”

“Do you need me to take you to the hospital…?”

“Oh, no..I have hit my head much time before..it will go away within a few days. I promise. You don’t need to worry about me!”

She said as she tried to mask the pain with another smile. Mystogan wasn’t having it though. He helped her to her hooves and could see that she was having trouble focusing. He must have really headbutted her hard. He lifts her up onto his back and looks back to her.

“Point me to where you live. I can at least get you home. With an injury like that, I imagine it’s hard to focus and stand.”

“Hehe...thanks, big guy..still, I am sorry for startling you..”

“It’s alright. I am just glad that my headbutt didn’t cause any permanent trauma. You gotta be careful around dragonwolves. When they are in deep thought, silly mare.”

She giggles lightly and wraps her arms around his shoulders as she rests her head on his back. She closes her eyes to somewhat soothe the pain that was throbbing in her head. She points him in the direction of where she lived which turned out to be a bakery in the shape of a gingerbread house covered in sweets. Mystogan blinked at the well made architectural design. It looked real and good enough to eat! However, he knew better. Once he had brought her inside, he looked around to see if anyone else was there and looked back at Pinkie.

“You live alone, Fluffy?”

Pinkie giggled at the playful nickname he gave her and shook her head.

“The Cakes must be out on business at the moment, just carry me upstairs to my room. I will just lay down for a bit.”

Mystogan nodded and went into the kitchen first. He found an ice bag and filled it up for her. Once he got that, he carried her upstairs and laid her on her bed before gently placing the ice bag on her forehead. It stung for a few moments until the cold feeling started soothing the pain away. Pinkie smiled up at Mystogan grateful and grabbed his tail before he could leave.

“You don’t have to go you know. You can stay and keep me company.”

Mystogan smiles and gently pulls away from her grip. He shakes his head lightly as he declines the offer.

“I would love to stay here and keep you company sweetheart. But I need to go and figure out my living situation before monday rolls around. I got a job, but no home. Anyways, I’ll see you around huh?”

He waved goodbye to her before heading downstairs. She tried to call out to him before but he was quick on the exit. A few hours went by as the day progressed. Mystogan was napping on the same bench and had been for a while until he smelled something burning. He quickly sat up and looked around to see if smoke was coming from anywhere. He heard a commotion down the street and saw the smoke rising in the distance. The feeling in his gut dropped low when it was in the direction of Pinkie’s home. Mystogan assumed the worst and quickly took the flight to get there quicker than he would on foot. What he arrives to only makes that feeling more heavier. There was Pinkie, barely conscious being held by her arm by a large red and blue dragon. He was taller than Celestia and bulkier too. Pony guards surrounded the dragon, ordering him to release Pinkie. It wasn’t often that dragons came here. But when they did, they got mean. Not only did he have one of them at his mercy, but she was already hurt by the accident earlier. Mystogan wasn’t very happy with the situation. He knows that Pinkie isn’t well known to him. But for some reason, the dragon acting superior to everyone else around just piseed him off.

“If any of you come near me, I will snap this little pony’s neck and tear out her gu-!”

Suddenly Mystogan comes in with a flying dropkick right to the back of the dragon’s head. The attack seemed to happen in slow motion of the onlookers, then sped up to normal. The impact was so hard that it sent the dragon flying forward and flipping six times before finally landing face first into the ground. He catches the pink mare before she hits the ground and looks her over making sure she was still alive. Though her vision was blurred, she could tell who had saved her just by his colors of his body and his eyes. She smiled weakly at him.

“H-hey there big guy. Good to see you again. I guess you saw the smoke and you came running? How sweet.”

Mystogan looked over at the guards who were completely stunned at what they saw happen. Twilight and her friends had showed jump just in time to see it as well. The guards looked at Mystogan and the dragon who was still having issues getting his head out of the ground by his horns.

“Sir, what do you do?! He appears to be a dragon as well but...not entirely. Should we take him down?!”

The leader of the squad looks to Mystogan and the mare that laid in his arms, Twilight and her friends approach Mystogan and Pinkie. He spots Rainbow and Twilight in the mix and quickly motions them over.

“Get over her and get her out of here, I will deal with the dragon!”

“Are you kidding?! You can’t deal with that jerk on your own! Let me stay and help you kick his scaley ass!”

Shouted Rainbow as she landed beside him. She took a fighting stance with a determined glare on her face. The guard watched this and looked to his squadmates. He shook his head to them to maintain their defense.

“We will deal with the hybrid later! But for now, he seems to be here to aid us. Should he ask for our support we will give him our best!”

“Sir!”

They all shouted. Mystogan watched as Pinkie was carried away off to safety. He turns to face the dragon who had finally got his head out of the ground. He was definitely one who was going to outmatch Mystogan in strength. He was about half the size of Mystogan taller, and he was definitely more muscular. He knew this was going to be a difficult fight. But one he didn’t regret getting into.

“You little runt! You are supposed to be on my side. Traitor!”

“Well you know what, I heard that dragons in this world are complete douches and assholes! Why would I want to be on that side of the field?!”

Mystogan said as he pointed at the dragon. Who didn’t take the name calling very well. He wasted no time in charging forward at Mystogan. His speed was unexpected as Mystogan barely had time to put up a blocking stance before the hit connected. It made his paws dig into the ground as he slid back as he was being pushed. Even though he blocked it, the impact still hurt a bit. Rainbow was quick to attack the dragon from behind however and landed a solid kick to the dragon’s neck. However, the dragon barely felt it and grabbed her leg.

“Get back!”

Mystogan shouted, but it was too late, the dragon had the pegasus and threw her into the side of a building with great force. The impact on the wall was heard along with the sound of breaking bones. Blood flew from the mare’s mouth as she fell to the ground in absolute pain. Mystogan attempted his best to take advantage of the distracted dragon and began to use his wind abilities to quickly maneuver about. He began jabbing and quickly attacking the vital weak points as fast as he could. Eventually, the dragon swung his tail around and nailed Mystogan in the ribs. He felt a few of them crack as he hit the ground. And as if that wasn’t enough, the dragon stomped his large fit onto Mystogan’s chest before he could get back up. Mystogan lets out a pain filled cry as he coughs up blood from the heavy stomp to his body. He laid there as pain pulsated through his entire form. He struggled to move at all. All he could do was watch as the dragon turned his attention to the guard and wasted no time in laying them out as well. He walks over to Dash and picks her up by the head.

“Now then, since you got a hit in on me and chose to jump in the fight, I feel I should return the favor…”

Mystogan struggles against the pain as he sits up glaring at the dragon. He gets to his knees and tried to stand up fully.

“No, you leave her out of this! This is between you and me!”

Mystogan shouted in anger. The dragon only grinned evilly and processed to knee Dash in the midsection over and over again. Each time she cries out in pain and coughs up more blood. Mystogan struggles more to get up and screams out again.

“I SAID STOP IT! THAT’S ENOUGH!!!”

The dragon drops the unconscious mare and places his foot over her head. He begins pressing it to her skull and chuckles wickedly.

“One splattered pony coming up.”

Mystogan’s eyes widened in despair as he saw what was happening before him. Something suddenly broke his mind. And it wasn’t going to be pretty. The wind started to rise in speed and force as Mystogan slowly rose to his paws. His lower body the only thing holding him up until his upper body rises as well. A look of pure hatred on his face as the wind around him swirled, nearly creating a tornado Mystogan’s eyes went from their regular blue into a wind white. The pain had caused him to pass out, but the power that had come with the unhinging of his mind had taken control of both mind and body. Mystogan slowly began to walk toward the dragon who was now distracted by the hurricane force winds that surrounded the hybrid. The way he walked with his arms hanging in front of him with wide eyes. Then suddenly he rushed forward as the wind carried him at neck-breaking speed.The dragon was knocked back spinning a total of fifteen times before he hit the ground. Mystogan approached the dragon who now laid on the ground with a broken arm he tried to block with. Mystogan was not done yet, however. He swings his hands side to side as blades of pure wind started cutting across the dragon’s body, cutting in deep gashes and even severing both arms. The dragon roars out in pain as his arms fly off his body and into the distance. He was about to say something before Mystogan shoved his hands into the cavities on the dismembered arms.

“Do you know what happens when the flow of blood is altered with air bubbles? No…?

He lets out a chilling psychotic laugh and smiles a large toothy grin.

“Allow me to show you…”

The wind begins to flow into the dragon’s body through Mystogan’s hands. The dragon cries out in agony until he is abruptly silenced by his head popping off his shoulders by the build-up and force of the wind. Mystogan slowly stands with blood splattered all over his face and the front of his body with that same wicked grin on his face. However, he regains full consciousness and is completely aware of where he is now. The power fades away and his mind returns to it’s more sane state. He looks around as he places his hand against his ribs and chest. Het looks over at Rainbow and slowly makes his way to ehr, the pain returning once more. He falls to his knees when he gets to her and takes hold of her hand. He feels it squeeze weakly around his indicating that she was still alive.

“H-hey...hang in...t-there...I am sure help is...on the way. Stay with me..”

He falls back against the building and lowers his head, doing his best to stay conscious. Luckily he hears other ponies coming and looks in the direction they are coming from. They appear to be both medical personal and guard personal, but in golden armor. And one taller figure who had a white coat and a flowing mane and tail that seemed to be a spectrum of colors. He lowers his head back down and sighs in relief. Things were going to be alright. At least he hoped.

Author's Note

Whew, never wrote a chapter thing long before. But I did it! I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I had fun writing it.

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 5: An Unexpected Roommate

Mystogan laid back in his bed in the hospital room. He had bandages wrapped around his chest and ribs and a few extra covering small wounds he had received during the fight with the dragon. He started down at his legs as thoughts of both Rainbow and Pinkie ran through his head. Though he was worried for Rainbow a bit more because of the severity of her injuries. The dragon really banged her up good. He’d ask the nurses that came in to change his bandages every now and then to check on Rainbow and tell him her condition. Thankfully the news thus far is that she will make full recovery. But he still asks just in case. The memories of what he had done to the dragon played out in his mind over and over. What was even scarier was that he could see himself doing it as well. He shudders to think he had the capability to kill someone in such a horrible and painful way. But he also realized that if he hadn’t lost control, Rainbow wouldn’t be alive today. So he felt what he did was right. Suddenly his thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door. He looks up and speaks out.

“Door’s open.”

“Mr. Vokunkiin, you have a visitor. Well, several actually.”

Said the nurse as she stepped aside to let Twilight, Spike, Pinkie and all the others in. His gaze fell on Pinkie first who...seemed to be just fine. Even the bump on her forehead was gone. Though she runs to him and jumps on him while wrapping her arms around him in a hug. This makes Mystogan grunt in pain a bit, but he is more than happy to see she is alright. He offers her a hug as well.

“The hero of the hour!”

She said as she pulls out a cake from...somewhere and holds it out to him. He looks down at the cake that reads ‘Thank you Mysto ^.^’. He looks back up at Pinkie and ruffles her mane gently.

“Thanks, Fluffy. I greatly appreciate this. But, I only did what I thought was right. Though if you saw what happened to the dragon. All I ask is that you don’t be afraid of me...I panicked and something inside me broke. Had I not done anything Rainbow would ha-.”

Pinkie placed a finger on his lips gently and shook her head. Everyone seemed to just smile at Mystogan. None of them seemed distant towards him or afraid for that matter. Twilight and the others stepped up around his bed.

“You know, if it weren’t for you, we would have very well lost our Rainbow Dash. But because of you, she is safe and recovering well. She will be out of here within a week good as new. She wishes she could come and thank you in pony, but she is having a bit of trouble still moving, she is rather sore.”

Said Twilight with a soft smile. The white mare with a dark purple mane and tail fluttered her eyes at him in a playful manner.

“Mr. Hero indeed~. And not too bad on the eyes either. You were awfully brave to jump into that fight, sir.”

Mystogan chuckles lightly and turns his gaze over to Spike. He looks at the little dragon with a frown. And lowers his eyes.

“I do hope this doesn’t make you scared of me, little guy. I know you are nothing like that dragon. Though I understand if you’d want to keep your distance from me from now on…”

“Are you kidding?! That dragon got what was coming to him! He and the others need to realize there are lines you never cross! And as Twi said, you saved not just Dash, but Pinkie as well. If ponies didn’t like you before, they will definitely like you now.”

The shy yellow pegasus cleared her throat softly as she approached Mystogan from the side. Her eyes fell on his form and she couldn’t help but let out a soft adorable squee. Mystogan blinks at this.

“Umm...this may seem forward but...may I pet you? You are half wolf after all, and never have I seen somepony like you…”

Mystogan slowly nods. Fluttershy reaches out and begins to run her fingers through his hair and along with his neck. She fell scales under his soft fur and she gasps lightly, enjoying the feeling very much.

“Oooh, my...So very soft..”

She said with a light blush on her face as her wings slowly rose unknowingly. Did she just...no, no it couldn’t be. The orange pony that stood at the foot of his bed crossed her arms at him with a smirk.

“Well, aren’t you mister popular. Though Ah gotta admit, you definitely show that brute who’s boss. And as they all said before, we thank you kindly for saving’ our friends.”

One more pony came into the room. Though Mystogan’s eyes gaze towards her, he remembered seeing ehr just right before the fight had ended. And judging by the regalia and clothing she wore, she is the ruler of this land. Mystogan carefully sets Pinkie off to the side who was still straddling over him and hugging him. He makes an attempt to stand up and greet her as one should greet royalty. Though the pain pangs him in his ribs as he gets on his paws. She shakes her head and holds a hand out.

Please young one. You do not have to rise for me, especially not in your condition. I am simply here to come and check on you just as these little ponies are. I understand we have you to thank for defeating the invading dragon. Though what was disturbing was what happened when you were at the end of your rope as it were. While I understand that you only did what had to be done, I must insist that you find a way to avoid using such things unless absolutely necessary. In this case, it was. A life was about to be taken, and you acted accordingly. My question is: Why? Why kill one of your kind for ponies? Doesn’t that go against your kind?”

“To be honest,I don’t know where I belong in this new world. I woke up one day in an alleyway in Manehattan and have no memory of my past. At all. So I came here looking for a fresh start. If I have to kill another dragon that threatens my new home, I will do it. I just want to have a nice life.”

Celestia saw the sincerity in his eyes as she gazed into them. She nodded to him with a smile and spoke once more.

“Very good. As a thank you, we will be providing you with a home in Ponyville. I have ponies constructing it for you.i And to keep an eye on you, you will be sharing the home with Pinkie Pie here. Before you see this as a bad thing, it is not. She is out of a home right now and will keep your excellent company. Plus she really seems to be attached to you.”

She said with a light giggle as she looks at the pink mare who was nuzzling into Mystogan’s side. Mystogan could only blink as he was assigned a new roommate to his new home. He wasn’t so much surprised at Pinkie living with him, it was just things were coming together nicely. He had employment, a home coming up. And a rather adorable and curvy roommate to boot. He simply shrugged and nodded to the amazonian mare. And looked around at everyone else.

“I just hope I don’t have to be in here for much longer. I am starting to get restless. I don’t like sitting still for too long.”

“Also, your name is Mystogan Vokunkiin, yes? As of now, you are an official citizen of Equestria. The paper and such have already been taken care of, so you may rest easy. Now I believe it is best you get some rest. I will be coming to check on you every now and then just to say hello. Now if you will excuse me, I must be getting back to the castle. Day Court is going to be starting soon.”

She didn’t seem too excited about that. Who could blame her though? Nothing but whiney snobby rich ponies complaining that their crust wasn’t cut off their sandwiches. Or a stain was found on their favorite shirt. One the was certain though, Mystogan finally had all the things he needed to start a new life here. But that one thing still remained in his mind. What in all the circles of hell happened to him when he was facing that dragon. Mystogan is normally a cool, laid back happy kind of guy. But what he became when his mind snapped. It was scary. He wasn’t going to worry about that now though. In the end, everyone was alive and alright.

--A Week Later--

Mystogan opens the door to his new home and immediately makes his way to the couch. He falls back on it and lets out a soft sigh as his shift at work was over and the rest of his day was free. He gazes up at the ceiling as he places his hands behind his head, on leg bent up and the other stretched out flat on the couch comfortable seating. He simply just smiled to himself as he closed his eyes. He was...happy. He had a home, a job and was surrounded by others who appreciated him. It seemed by saving two friends, he gained their friendship along with their friend’s friendship as well. He still had a long way to go, but this was a wonderful start to it all. At this point, Mystogan didn’t really care if he got his old memories back or not.It was time to stop worrying about what happened in the past and focus on the future and make new memories that would be far greater than what he had. His peaceful moment was interrupted by the sound of his roommate’s hoofsteps rushing down the stairs. He opens one eye to see her rushing towards him with a welcoming smile on her muzzle. She jumps on top of him and hugs him tightly before straddling over his lower body with her hands resting on his chest. Pinkie smiled down at Mystogan as her tail swayed behind her, happy to see her friend and roommate home safely.

“Welcome home, big guy! How was work? Did you make some yummy pancakes? Maybe I should make you some sometime! I make some pretty good pastries! Oh oh, and we could make lots of other sweets to and-.”

Mystogan reached up and places a finger on Pinkie’s lips. He laughed lightly and removed it afterward.

“Remember, Pinks, slow down and take a breath when talking. It’s not like I am going anywhere. Anyway, it was good. Business is booming now that Batter Mixer has me in the kitchen. The Fat Stack has become popular again. And I am happy about that. That old stallion has worked too hard his entire life to lose that place. So I am happy I could be of help. How goes the reconstruction of Sugarcube Corner?”

“Oh, it is going well! They are just about done with the whole thing. The Cakes will be happy once they get business going again. And I will be able to start working again as well.”

Mystogan nodded as he listened to her. He rests a hand on her thigh casually and continues to look up at her. She wore her usual home clothing. A form-fitting t-shirt that was white and blue. And a pair of snug shorts that hugged her in the right spots nicely. Mystogan wouldn’t deny that if she ever got any ideas and needed a good rutting, He wasn’t going to say no. After all, Pinkie is a mare too. She has her needs and desires. One question lingered in Mystogan’s mind. How the hell did she have all those sweets go into the right spots on her body? With how much cake and candy she goes through, it no wonders where she gets her energy. But to be so soft and plush in all the right places JUST from scarfing down sweets and still look sexy? It’s not fair! Well, if Mystogan was female, that’s what he’d be thinking anyway. Pinkie leans down a bit closer to Mystogan’s face and narrows her eyes at him playfully.

“You know, I have caught you staring at me a few times when you thought I wasn’t looking. Trying to be a sneaky dragonwolf! I am on to you, mister~.”

Mystogan could only smile and shrug lightly in response.

“Well, I am a male after all. It’s quite natural for me to look at females. I won’t deny it. After all, you wear that kind of clothes to show off, don’t you? I bet you never wore anything like this when you didn’t have a male roomy. By all means, please keep wearing it. Anyway, you have any plans for tonight?”

Pinkie didn’t expect him to be so cool and collected and simply straight up admit he was watching her. It made her blush lightly and avert her gaze from him.

“You sweet talker you~. And don’t you remember? Tonight is the housewarming party! Everyone’s gonna be here! And this is also a party to officially welcome you to Ponyville. Everypony I meet and become friends with gets one!”

Mystogan could only laugh and shake his head.

“You know, you and I are like day and night. Completely different. But, I like having you around Pinks. Even if you are a bit too hyper for me. I am glad that you are staying with me.”

“And I am happy to be staying with you to! You are a sweet guy and a great snuggle buddy!”

She said as she leaned on top of him and wrapped her arms around him in a hug. She nuzzled into his neck and quietly takes in his scent. He smelled really nice to her. And it did bring her to a bit of an aroused state.And the fact he was about twice her size in mass definitely attracted her to him as well.

“So, Spike and the other girls will be joining us tonight? What about Dash? Is she good to make it?”

“Oh yeah! She is out of the hospital and flying again! She can’t wait to see you. She has been wanting to talk to you after what happened. She seems rather...off when your name comes up in conversation though. She gets all blushy and shifts her eyes like she has something to hide. I don’t know! But I am so ready for this party to happen!”

Mystogan just nodded in agreement and lightly ruffles that fluffed up mane of hers. He lightly pushes her off him and sits up, sliding his legs out from under her and standing up and stretching.

“Well, I am gonna go wash up and get ready. See you went I get out of the shower Pinks.”

“Okay! You sure you don’t want me to help you scrub down?”

Mystogan blinked a few times and blushed under his furs, his eyes averting from Pinkie. She giggled and shook her.head.

“Kidding, kidding! I will be down here getting things ready!”

Little did Mystogan now, she wasn’t kidding. She wanted to see what he looked like under all that black clothing. And she wanted to see bad. But that would have to wait for another time. She had a party to get ready for.

Author's Note

Despite Pinkie having direct access to Mystogan, I think I will let Dashu get first dibs on Mystogan. I think it would mean more to her since he did save her life and such. Plus, they are both such cool and laid back beings it's like they are best friends already. Not to mention she already holds Mystogan in high respect. Both for saving her life and not taking advantage of her when she was drunk.

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 6: The Secret Side Of The Tomboy Pegasus

Author's Note

Just a heads up, a bit of clop in this one :3

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 6: The Secret Side Of The Tomboy Pegasus

It was just the beginning of the evening of the party that Pinkie had planned. Ponies were already making their way to the house that Mystogan and Pinkie shared to get the whole thing started. Inside was an assortment of refreshments and drinks for most adults. As this was more of an adult type of party. Mystogan happened to find his MP3 player tucked away in his coat and with the use of magic, he hooked it up to the speakers that he had borrowed from Vinyl Scratch, a DJ pony that lived on the other side of Ponyville. Mystogan told Pinkie that she could handle everything else, but he had the music covered. It turns out he had some pretty chill stuff for a party that was just a little gathering. He wasn’t big in the whole heavy party scene. And since this was mostly for him, she respected that. So the party was going to be more of a slow but not uptight kind of party. Just one where ponies could get together and enjoy each other’s company to some lo-fi music.

The guests made their way into the home and noticed that the lights were slightly dimmed and the music selection was already playing. They all looked around in awe as they have never seen a party like this before. Usually, Pinkie’s parties were very...colorful and fast-paced. But the ponies welcomed this new change and walked in with smiles on their faces. Mystogan came downstairs and rested his hand on the railing, greeting the friends and limited invited ponies that came.

“Ah, welcome to you all. Please, make yourselves at home and enjoy the party. We have more than enough refreshments and drinks for all. And please enjoy the musical selection I have arranged for this evening as well. Should you need anything, look for me or Pinkie. Otherwise please help yourselves. Tonight promises to be a rather....chill and easy going night.”

The ponies were all too happy to see how this party worked for them. Eventually, Twilight and the others made their way to the party as well and were quite impressed with how Mystogan put things together with the help of Pinkie. Rarity was more impressed out of all of them though. She had no idea that he could throw such a..delightfully mellow party. She and the others eventually found him to be surrounded by quite a few mares that seemed to admire him quite a bit. Especially after knowing that he was quite the hero a good week ago. Even his boss caught wind of what he did and was even more proud of his employee now. A good cook AND a fine stallion who fought to protect the city from a dragon. He didn’t do it for the city though, it was to save Pinkie and Rainbow. But that didn’t matter to everyone else it seemed. But at least he and the girls and Spike new when he did it.And that’s all that mattered. Mystogan catches sight of the group of friends. However, his eyes fall right upon the cyan blue pegasus. He looks to the mares surrounding him and offers them a light smile.

“Excuse me, I must go, for now, ladies. Maybe we can talk some other time.”

“Aawwww, but we wanted to get to know you more!”

“Sorry girls. Another time~.”

He said as he made his way through the crowd carefully so as to not knock any of them over. Once he made it to the group, they all smile up at him. He offers a gentle smile back and holds up a glass to them. He was happy they could make it.

“I must say, darling. This is quite the nice little soiree you have going on. I was expecting something a bit more over the top like Pinkie always done, but this is nice, very nice.”

“Then by all means, please make yourself at home.All of you. Drinks and food are over to my left should you need any. And you all look very nice. Well dressed for this kind of party. I am even surprised to see Applejack here. Never thought this kind of get-together would be her thing.”

“Normally, it ain’t But you know what? Ah decided to give it a shot. And Ah certainly don’t mind a little gatherin’ like this. By the way, a certain pegasus has been wanting to speak with you for quite some time now. Ain’t that right, Dash?”

“Well of course! He saved my flank after all! I really do appreciate what you did for both Pinkie and myself, Mystogan. You are one heck of a guy, that’s for sure. But I need to talk to you about something else. Mind if we head upstairs? It’s rather hard to speak when you got other ponies around and the music going as well.”

It must have been serious if she wanted to speak with him alone. What was it about though? Was she alright? Did she have some kind of long-term injury that she didn't want anyone else to know about? Whatever the case, Mystogan nodded and motioned her to follow him upstairs to his room.

“The rest of you enjoy the party. I will return momentarily.”

Mystogan and Dash walked up the stairs and down the hall towards Mystogan’s room. He took glances at her every now and then on the way there. He’d noticed that she kept her gaze mostly averted away from him, and when she did look at him, a light blush formed on her face. Mystogan only wondered what that was all about. But he shook his head and opened his door up, letting the pegasus follow in after him. He closes the door behind them and walks over to the couch that sat across from the foot of his bed. He looks over at Dash who went over to the window and stared out at it. Mystogan was quick to start the conversation up.

“You look good, Dash. You recovered quicker than I thought you would. I...hope there is no long-term injuries though.”

She shook her head as she fidgeted with her hands as she stared out the window and laughed. Mystogan could tell something was bothering her by how she shifted on her hooves and the way that she spoke. Both the body language and voice she spoke it was a dead giveaway for Mystogan. But he’d let her speak her mind to him regardless.

“Nah, the doctors were able to fix me up thankfully. Though if it hadn’t been for you, I know I wouldn’t be here right now. You really are the best, Myst. You hardly know me, and yet you risked your life for not only me but for Pinkie as well, one of my best friends. And not that I am ungrateful for what you did. But I have to ask. Why?”

Mystogan rubbed his chin in thought as he stared at the floor. There was only one way he could answer it without sounding crazy to her though, but it was also an honest answer. Mystogan stood up and walked over next to Dash. His gaze goes out the window and up to the night sky.

“Let’s just say I made a certain promise to a certain someone who brought me to this world. And that promise was that I protect those who I possibly could become friends with. I like you, Dash. You are cool. Headstrong and a bit overconfident from what Pinkie has said about you. But your loyalty to those you care about is unbreakable. In fact, all your friends seem like wonderful ponies. But I guess since I seemed to naturally feel comfortable around you. I acted upon my own desire to keep you safe and alive. I wasn’t going to let you die.”

Dash looked up at the dragonwolf with a small blush on her face. Something that Mystogan thought he’d never see from her tough tomboy attitude. But it seems even mares like her have that one soft side if you know where to find it.

“I enjoyed our night at the tavern last week. Never had so much fun with a guy like that before. Usually, I prefer to spend my time with...well..a pretty mare. But there is something about you, Mystogan. I have never really had an interest in males until you came along. Maybe it’s because of the fact that I owe you my life. Or because I really am starting to get attracted to you. I have great respect for you as well because, in my drunken stupor, you did not take advantage of me even when I said I wanted you. That takes a lot of willpower for most males, especially around here.”

Mystogan chuckled lightly and shook his head, he gazes averting from her with a slight blush on his muzzle. He thought about it when she offered some sexy times to him that night. But he barely knew the mare. That is why he didn’t go forward with it. But hearing these words from the cyan blue pegasus. It made his heart all warm and fuzzy. He reaches down and ruffles her mane gently with makes her wiggle a bit. He lightly pets along the top of her head afterward and sees a small smile spread across her muzzle. She seemed to enjoy his strong yet gentle touch giving her that kind of attention.

“Well, I am flattered that I am the only male you find attractive. I bet lots of stallions would love to even get that close to you. But I also bet those mares you are talking about have a fun time with you.”

She blushes more as she leans in and presses her both athletic body against his. Mystogan could tell she wasn’t as curvy as her friends, but she was still plenty soft in the places where it counted. She wraps her arms around his lower torso and nuzzles into his abs, the mixture of fluff and scales bringing a new sensation to her skin. She wanted to thank him for all he had done for her. And she felt like he deserved a little something special from her. She pushed against him lightly as she urged him towards the couch. Wanting him to sit in front of her as she gently rubbed her hands up and down his muscular chest.

“Sit down and get comfy, big guy. Let me show you my gratitude with a little treat from me~.”

Mystogan fell back onto the couch and blinks a few times as Dash made her way between his legs. She pulled off her shirt slowly as she wiggled her upper body out of it in a teasing manner. Mystogan’s eyes focused in on her body as they gazed up and up until they met those rather lovely magenta eyes of hers. Mystogan was already getting excited as he watched the pegasus pull and unlock his belt from around the pants that it held up.

“Dash...you don’t really have to do this. I mean, it a nice gesture and all, but while we have a house full of ponies just below?”

Shake shakes her head as she caresses a hand over the bulge where the fabric of his pants held that heavy sac and that sheathed hybrid member. She gazed up at him with a soft smile and shook her head.

“Let me do this for you, Myst. Besides, I am rather curious as to what you are packing down there. Besides, with the music going on downstairs, nopony will hear. So lean back and get comfy. I am about to rock your world~.”

Dash finally got his pants undone and slid them down his legs. What she saw between his legs made her drool as the ridged and spined member grew before her eyes. Not to mention the knot at the base as well which made the mare wet between her legs. She takes the growing muscle into her hands and admires it so as she strokes it up and down. He other hand reaching down to rub one of those heavy orbs at the same time. Mystogan’s heart beat quickly in excitement at this, even more so when she gave him a seductive gaze with her lovely eyes. She didn’t even need to kneel with low large his body was. After all, she was only able to nuzzle into his abs. And the couch sat well above the ground. She removed her bra completely and Mystogan was pleased to see that she was actually concealing a very generous C cup bust size.

Well well, I never would have guessed Dash. Those are very very nice.”

She giggled lightly and continues stroking and massaging his package. The feeling of it pulsating in her grip was more than enough to stimulate her further. But she was more focused on pleasing him at the moment.

“I usually keep them bound a bit so that males don’t look my way. It seems all the stallions around here prefer mare with bigger breasts. So it’s a neat little trick I use.”

“Well, I will keep your secret then. Nothing goes past me. Promise.”

“Good, now then…”

Dash pressed her breasts around his throbbing member. She begins to lick and suckle on his tip letting out soft moans as his taste seems to stimulate her even further. What has she been missing out on? Then again, stallions may differ from dragonwolves entirely. But she didn’t care at this point. She wanted to make him feel good. She owed him that much. She then begins to work her muzzle up and down on his length. Her tongue sticking out so as to not scrape his member with her teeth. Mystogan’s breathing quickened a bit as he couldn’t help but wiggle his hips in pleasure as she sucked on him with such skill. Has she never truly been with a stallion before?

“Dash...it really is nice of you to do this for me...I have been feeling very pent up lately.”

She pulls of with a lewd pop and strokes him quickly as she spoke. She was happy that she was helping him out with this. Perhaps in the future, he’d let her do it again but go a bit further next time. She wondered just how it would feel to have that new exotic looking member inside of her. She places her muzzle back around his throbbing, hot member to bring him to pleasure once more. Mystogan watched her with half-lidded eyes and his mouth hanging open slightly. As he places a hand on her head and runs his claws through her mane gently. The lewd slurping and sucking sounds echoed through the room as Dash worked him like a pro. Both of her hands now reaching down to fondle and roll his orbs in her soft hands only stimulated Mystogan further. He was most definitely enjoying the attention that the pegasus was giving him.

“D-Dash. I am getting close. What do you want to do..?”

She only smiled in response and pushed her muzzle down further as she got him deep within her throat. A noticeable bulge could be seen as she sucked and swallowed him. Her eyes gazed up into his as if saying ‘Give it all to me, I want to drink you all down.’. Mystogan was all too happy to oblige her request. Little did the mare know that her tummy was going to be quite full for the evening. As Mystogan felt his climax approaching, Dash forced her way down as far as she could go on him. Mystogan lets out a muffled growl/moan as he clenches his teeth in pleasure. Should he have roared, the whole house could have heard it, even with the music.

“Oh, f-fuck!”

He whispered loudly as he begins releasing thick ropes of his essence into her stomach. Dash gulped it all down eagerly as she didn’t want to waste a single drop. She noticed that he actually tasted rather sweet. Like a fruit juice or something along those lines.She breathed through her nose steadily as she swallowed down all he had to give her. Once she felt that he was done, she slowly pulls off of him with a wet, lewd ‘pop’ and smiles up at him with a half-lidded gaze. Mystogan looked down and noticed that there was a rather damp spot on the floor just below Dash. She had climaxed when he did apparently. She looked up to him before nuzzling into the now spent member and planted a kiss on it.

“I would love to feel that thing inside of me one day, Myst. Maybe you would indulge me again sometime? I would love to ride that thing.”

Perhaps another time indeed, Dash. I am sure they are all wondering where we are below. But...thanks for what you did. I REALLY needed that.”

She slides her clothing back on and smiles up to him as he stands up and gets fully clothed as well.

“Any time for you, big guy. This doesn’t cover what I owe you fully. But from what happened here...I don’t think it may matter in the future. But let’s get back down stairs and party.”

For the rest of the night, the party went on as planned. Only Mystogan and Dash had knowledge of what went down in his room. And it was something they’d tell nopony.

Act 7: Hearth's Warming In Ponyville

Mystogan walked along the side of the now snow-covered roadside of the main street of Ponyville. The air was cold and crisp the sky was grey and clouded as snow fell to the ground in a gentle manner. The laughter of fillies and colts filled the streets as they ran around and played with one another. Snowballs flying through the air was something that Mystogan enjoyed watching as the young ponies had they snow war games. The older ponies either were busy shopping for gifts for their families or walking along as couples holding hands and enjoying the holidays and time off work. Mystogan himself was off of work due to his boss having gone to spend the holidays with his own family. He had invited Mystogan to come with him, but the dragonwolf kindly declined his offer, feeling that he would only impose on them. So he has been spending the last few days alone at his home. Normally, Pinkie would be there to keep him plenty company. But she had gone to visit her family on the rock farm that she grew up on. And it seemed like all his other Ponyville friends had their own plans. He didn’t mind this though.

As he walked further down the street, a chill came over his body before he nuzzled into his coat and scarf a bit deeper. It was a nice little gift that Rarity had made for him. And he greatly appreciated it. On the outside, it certainly seemed like it didn’t bother him to be alone in this kind of wonderful time of merriment and happiness. But seeing all these ponies spending time with friends and family. It made him feel a bit lonely on the inside. It reminded him of a holiday back in his old world. If he remembered it correctly, it was called Christmas. But no memories pertaining to the holiday existed in his mind. And that only seemed to depress him a bit more. Maybe he should have accepted the offers of spending time with friends at least. He shakes his head to himself as he continues his walk. Eventually, he made it back to his home and found his way to the couch after lightning a fire up in the fireplace. He sighs lightly as he sips on a cup of hot chocolate as he reads a book he pulled off the shelf nearby. After a while, he closes the book and sets the now empty cup on the table beside him. He slumps down further onto the couch and slowly slows his eyes, drifting off into a slumber that had been caused by the comforting warmth of the fire.

--Mystogan’s Dream Realm--

Mystogan seemed to be standing on a hill that overlooked Ponyville. From what he could tell, he was watching the continuation of what he was seeing before he came home. With all the lighting and decorations now visible in the night. He could only see the silhouettes of ponies with smiles having a wonderful time with their loved ones. All he could do was slide his hands in his coat and just watch in silence. That is, until the silence was interrupted by a voice that called out to him.

“You know, your friends would have loved to have had you spend time with them. And yet, you felt as if you’d be a burden to them because you aren’t part of their family. That kind of thinking is what has prevented you from enjoying the quality time that you so desire.”

Mystogan’s gaze turned to spot a dark blue alicorn mare approaching him from the side. He didn’t have to guess who she was. After all, she had been mentioned by both Celestia and Twilight a few times. All he could do was just turn his gaze away from her and close his eyes.

“It doesn’t matter anyway. It’s their time to spend with their family. I have no right to impose on such events even if I am invited to do so.”

“It looks like one of your friends has different plans for you it seems. Take a closer look.”

Suddenly Mystogan and Luna are teleported in front of Rarity’s shop just as she is leaving. She had a bag in her arms and a hopeful gaze in her eyes as she began to walk down the street dressed in a rather fetching and festive dress and jacket with fluff on the collar. And some very sexy stockings worn to keep her legs warm. She appeared to be heading in the direction of Mystogan’s house. This made him blink a few times as he looked back at Luna.

“I don’t...understand. She said that she was going to go see her parents with her younger sister.”

“It looks like plans changed for her. She is hoping to find some warm company in you on this festive evening. Perhaps not wanting to spend it alone like you planned on doing so? After all, her little sister isn’t there. She had to stay and do last minute orders for the ponies that came in for last minute gifts. What will you do now, Mystogan? Shouldn’t you be waking up right about now to greet her when she knocks?”

“Wait, this is happening now..?”

“It sure is now wake up, silly.”

The dream fades as Mystogan sits up from his sleep. The book he was reading earlier resting on top of his chest before falling into his lap as he sits up. ANd right on cue, there was a knock at the door. He gets up and rubs his eyes a bit before making his way to the door. He hears Rarity calling for him on the other side of the door. Just as Luna said it would happen.

“Mystogan? Are you home, darling?”

With a turn of the knob, Rarity felt her heart warm and lighten a bit as he did indeed come and answer. She had really hoped to find him on this special night. She looked up at him and at his face. He had a smile on it and he looked like he had just woken up.

“Oh my..I did not wake you did I?”

He shook his head and stepped aside to let her come in. He did not want her to catch a cold after all. And he did admit to himself that having such a lovely mare over on Hearth’s Warming Eve wouldn’t be too bad. Once she came in, he closed the door behind her and helped her off with her coat and hung it on the rack that held his own. This brought a smile to Rarity's muzzle when he did this.

“Oh, such a gentlestallion~.”

“Please, make yourself comfortable Rarity. Would you care for some hot chocolate? Perhaps some cookies?”

“Oh no, darling. I already got the cookies. I made them myself and wondered if you’d have some with me. But yes, I would love some hot chocolate.”

“I will prepare some for you then. I have been told my hot chocolate is pretty awesome.”

“Oh, then I cannot wait to try it!”

Mystogan smiled lightly at her before making his way into the kitchen. Rarity sat out the treat and snacks she had brought with her in her bag she carried with her. After she did that, she couldn’t help but tiptoe her way to the kitchen’s entrance and watch him prepare the drinks.One would think with his size, he wouldn’t be able to handle such delicate work especially when it came to preparing drinks or food.But from what she could see, he was doing a very fine job. She couldn’t help but eye him from the back. His long black raven hair that rested on his lower back which was perfectly straight, and the soft dark fur that rested over his scales. And not to mention those strong muscles and wings that could be seen. It was no wonder he needed a jacket inside the house even without the fire. He had plenty to keep him warm. And she wanted that warmth more than anything. The question is, how should she go about it? Mystogan seemed like such a gentlestallion and she appreciated that. But she could also tell that he needed a lot of love. Rarity had a gift for reading other ponies. She sees the fun, outgoing dragonwolf on the outside. But at the same time, there was another that longed for companionship on the inside.And he did a good job of hiding it. But not from her. She was actually very happy that she had to stay behind and help some last minute customers. She finally got some alone time with Mystogan and she had been wanting to do that for a while. She made her way back to the couch just as it seemed like he was done preparing the drink. She sat and waited patiently as he came around the corner with a tray that had to cups of hot chocolate topped off with whipped cream and even some shredded chocolate on top. She couldn’t help but clap her hands.

“Such a wonderful presentation! They both look enticing..”

She3 said as she eyed the drinks as he sat them on the table. He chuckled lightly and scratched the back of his head. A bit embarrassed but welcoming the comment. He shook his head lightly.

“Ah, it’s just something you pick up on when you are a chef is all.”

He said as he sat down next to her. He grabbed his cup and took a sip of it. His eyes fell upon the cookies she had laid out for them and one caught his nose right away. Peanut butter cookies with chocolate chips in them. He didn’t know why, but these were his absolute favorite! He reaches for one and nibbles on it lightly. It tasted superbly! He took another..and another. Rarity was happy that he enjoyed her baking. She was so nervous he wouldn’t. After he finishes off a few he takes another sip of his drink before setting it down on the table. His gaze falls to Rarity who looked up at him with those beautiful sapphire eyes of her.

“So what happened? I figured you and your sister would have gone to visit your mother and father during such a special time.”

Rarity nodded as she sat her cup down as well.

“I had a few last minute clients I needed to help get their gifts before tomorrow. My family understood and Sweetie went with them. I do wish I could have gone with them. But it seemed that fate had other plans for me.”

Rarity could see that in Mystogan’s eyes, he was trying to remember anything that may have reminded him of Christmas with any of his family or friends. But to no avail. He closed his eyes and lowered his head as he placed his hands in front of him on his lap. She could tell he was a bit upset by the loss of his memories. Mostly those of his family when he was younger.

“I know of this holiday back from where I came from. It is called Christmas. But...I don’t know if I had wonderful Christmases growing up...or if I had any at all. I..I just wish I could have kept all the memories that were good. But that wasn’t part of the deal I guess…”

Rarity scooted closer to him and gently took one of his large hands into both of her, lightly squeezing it as she continued to gaze up at him. Mystogan gazed back to her and looked down at her hands holding one of his, then back to her eyes.

“Then make new ones, darling. You are here with someone who cares about you. Even though it wasn’t planned. I am happy it happened this way. In fact, I’d...be more than happy to spend ALL of Hearth’s Warming Eve and Day with you…”

She said as she started to climb her way into his lap and straddle over it. She wraps her arms around him and nuzzles into his chest. He felt so warm and soft with all his fur. Mystogan was hesitant in wrapping his arms around her. But she smelled so nice, and her body was so soft. He couldn’t help it. He wrapped his arms around the unicorn mare and lets out a happy rumble in his chest. Rarity only giggled when she felt the vibrations of the rumble tickle her body.

“You are just the sweetest thing aren’t you? You put on a tough front, but when it comes to those you care about, you are just a big softy...not that I mind it anyway~.”

Mystogan blushed lightly and averted his gaze a bit. But Rarity brings her hand to gently caress his jaw and turns his head to face hers. She began to speak to him in a soft and warm tone of voice. It almost sounded like smooth silk to his ears.

“The girls and I care about you very deeply Mystogan. The fact you risked your life to save two of them really caught our attention. Especially mine.”

She leans in close, he lips barely touching his as she breathes a heated breath. Mystogan knew exactly where this was heading. He felt his heart beating quickly as he could see the want in Rarity’s eyes. She grabbed at the fur on his chest and pulled herself closer to him. The urge was great, and he wanted to give her what she wanted. But then, as their lips were about to touch, Mystogan placed a finger between their muzzles and pulled back, leaving Rarity a bit stunned.

“I can’t Rarity. If a certain somepony didn’t already have their heart set on you. I would welcome what you had in mind this night. But I would be ruining the friendship of another if I did what would happen this night. And I have a feeling you know who I am talking about. I am sure you have seen the way the little guy looks at you.”

She lowers her gaze and grabs his fur a bit more firmly. He was right. She knew who he spoke of and how he felt towards her. All she could do was wrap her arms around him in a tight hug. She admired his self-restraint and respect for Spike’s feelings towards her.But that only made her want him even more. He is such an honorable male…

“I know how he feels about me, Mystogan. And I am pleased by your self-control. But it makes it harder to not want to have you for my own…”

Mystogan lightly runs his claws through her mane and smiles warmly at her. He lightly boops her nose with an index finger.

“How about this? If things do not work out for you and Spike. Then I will accept your advances. But for now, wait for him just a little longer. I can promise you won’t regret it. He will make sure that you get all the love and affection you could possibly want. But, I certainly won’t mind a cuddle partner tonight when we got to bed later. I will not deny you that.”

“Oh good, I certainly didn’t want to have to go home thinking I ruined our friendship because of my...desires…”

“Naaah, you are fine, Rarity. Now then. How about we share a blanket and a book for the evening huh?”

“Oooh yes! I would love that!”

Mystogan went and grabbed something she knew she’d like. A book involving fairy tales that involved a knight and a princess love story. Seems like even as she got older, she;d hope her own knight would come and sweep her off her hooves. Eventually, Rarity fell asleep while snuggling into Mystogan. He quietly closed the book and lifted her into his arms and carried her up into his room. Once there, he laid her in his bed and carefully slid in beside her, letting the still sleeping mare scoot in closely against him.

“Sweet dream Rares. Happy Hearth’s Warming…”

Author's Note

Ha, I bet you all thought this was gonna be another clop chapter, I gotcha >:3

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 8: Back To Manehattan

A couple of days after Hearth’s warming. Things finally began to settle down from all the holiday shopping and such.Mystogan was still off from his job since his boss hadn’t returned from visiting his family yet. So he figured he would just continue to laze away the time he had before getting back to work. He was in his usual spot on the couch, reading a book while in front of the fire to pass the time when the door opened up. He peeked over the book to see Pinkie having returned from ehr day of work at the newly rebuild Sugarcube Corner. She looked a bit exhausted. After all, it was the grand reopening of the most popular sweets establishment in town. Mystogan chuckled and watched as she walked over to him and flopped her curvy form on top of his and snuggles up close to him. He reaches up and runs his fingers through ehr fluffy mane

“Busy day I take it?”

“OH yes. We had soooo many ponies coming in, I could hardly keep up with all the orders! It was like..almost BILLIONS of ponies coming by! But, I am glad to be back at Sugarcube Corner again. I missed the smell of cake frosting and cookie dough...and eating it all of course!”

She giggled to herself at the last part. She nuzzled into Mystogan’s petting happily and lightly thumps her tail against his leg. Though it would be cut short by Mystogan’s next words. She could hear the disappointment in his voice when he’d ask her that question she dreaded that day.

“So, I guess you will be moving back there after the holidays huh…?”

She clung to him and gave a light nod. It wasn’t that she didn’t enjoy living with him, not at all. But Sugarcube Corner is her home. And this was just a temporary arrangement after all. She looked up at him and offered a smile as she gazed into his eyes. She could definitely see the slight disappointment in his eyes, even though most ponies had a hard time reading what he was thinking.

“Hey..come on big guy. Just because I am moving back doesn’t mean I won’t come visit you! After all, you are one of my best friends and I will come over as much as you like! That’s a Pinkie promise!”

He gave a nod and wrapped her up in his arms to hug her closely, She welcomed his embrace and nuzzled into his chest fur as he showed her affection as he always did. Pinkie loved snuggling with him, it was going to be something she missed greatly.

“I know that. It’s just going to be quiet without you around here is all. I really enjoyed having you around. Especially when you wore those rather revealing clothes too.But also the snuggles and company in general.”

He said before placing his hands on her soft, plump rear. She blushed heavily and wiggled her rear back into his hands. While they haven’t ever fooled around under the sheets, she did like it when he touched her like that. She could only giggle and gently nose into his chest fluff. Knowing she won’t get to do this as often as she’d like to anymore soon.

“Well, you can bet I will come by and make sure to give you lots of cuddles. And...I do hope you will keep touching me like this when I come over as well. I don’t know why, but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. I mean, I know you are groping and fondling me. But I like it. You have...such wonderful hands. Strong and firm, yet gentle at the same time.”

Mystogan loved touching her that way as well, And he was more than happy to keep doing it too. But he brought his hands up to her cheeks and held them in his hands as he caressed and rubbed them, this making Pinkie’s eyes nearly droop from the attention, a smile forming across her muzzle as her blush comes up again.

“Oh yes...magical hands indeed…”

Suddenly she perks up remembering what she was told by Rarity back at the shop. She quickly sits up and places her hands on his chest to keep herself balanced as she straddled over him.

“Oh, I nearly forgot, silly me! The girls and I are heading to Manehattan for to support Rarity in her upcoming fashion show. She is competing against a few other ponies and she and I agreed to have you come along. The others liked the idea as well. So you should definitely come with us!”

“You mean I get to be surrounded by not one, but SIX beautiful mares all at once? I guess I could fit that into my powerful busy schedule. Maybe the cops over there forgot all about me to...hopefully anyway. But that’s a story for another time~.”

“Yaaaay! I am so glad you are coming! And I know the others will be too! And yes, you will be surrounded by all of us. Aren’t you a lucky stud.”

Pinkie said in a seductive tone. They both laughed and resumed the snuggling for the rest of the night. Simply enjoying the fire and company of one another. Though in the back of his mind, Mystogan was really worried about how things would go when he returned to where it all started from him. Where he woke to find all his memories lost. Just as lost as he was.

--On The Train To Manehattan--

The train flew down the tracks at high speed, carrying Mystogan and it’s other passengers towards the city of Manehattan. The ride was nice and quiet. Quiet enough for Mystogan to nap. Which is one thing he seemed to love to do. Even he didn’t know why. He breathing was steady and soft as he slept. A light snoring could even be heard, but just barely. Suddenly a blanket fell over his body as Rarity and the others gathered around him quietly. Either of them sitting across from him or on the seat behind him.

“Is it just more? Or does Myst like to sleep a lot?”

Asked Dash as she looked him over.

“He looks absolutely adorable when he is napping like this. Hard to believe such a handsome stallion such as this hasn’t settled down with a lucky mare yet. I know I certainly wouldn’t mind it at all~.”

Said Rarity as she gently ran her fingers through his long hair. A low rumble coming from his chest as he lightly thumps his tail from the feeling. A quiet collective giggle come from all of them as they saw this.

“It is amazing, isn’t it? Not only is he a hybrid of both a dragon and a wolf, but he can also conjure and control wind at will. He needs no spellcasting or anything. I need to find some time to get with him and ask him some questions. He’d be a...very fine subject to study…”

Twilight said with a light blush on her face. She squirmed in her seat as she looked over his form. The muscle, the thick fur the long fluffy tail. She was captivated by the whole package. Even Fluttershy couldn’t help but admire the sleeping male.

“Ah certainly have to agree. He is one strong male to be sure. With a body like that...he could buck my apples any day. Heheh.”

Applejack said as she bit her lip lightly.

“And he gives the best snuggles. He would most certainly make a mare very happy with how sweet he is. And his wonderful hands...mmmh.”

Pinkie said as she wiggled about with a blush on her face. Though her words were met with unamused stares by the others. After all, she is the one who got to live with him for a few months now. So, of course, that didn’t seem too far to the others. And Pinkie knew that was how they felt. So she could only stick her tongue out at all of them in a teasing manner. The train suddenly coming to a slow stop as it approached the Manehattan station. Mystogan stirred slightly before opening his eyes slowly. He blinks a few times to see the girls staring down at him with a gaze that said ‘So. Cute.’. He sits up and looks at them all and scratches the back of his head.

“Did...I snore too loud?”

They all just laughed and shook their heads before standing up to grab their bags. Mystogan was in confusion as to why they were surrounding and looking at him like that. He just shrugged it off before looking down at the blanket. Did he have that there before? Regardless, he folded it up and slid it into his one bag that he soon slung over his shoulder as he and the other got off the train. He was quick to throw his hood over his head. Not that it would have made a difference, but it made him feel better about not getting recognized. As they walked through the station and outside to the city, Mystogan got plenty of stares from various ponies. Some out of curiosity, others out of slight terror. After all, he sticks out like no one’s business with how tall he was.

“This...may have been a bad idea for me to come back here. I don’t think I should be out in the open for too long…”

He felt Rarity grab his hand and gives him a reassuring smile. She could feel his discomfort of being back here knowing that he caused quite a bit of commotion before. But she shakes her head lightly.

“You will be fine, darling~. It’s been ages since you have been here anyway. Now, let’s go find the hotel we will be for the duration of our stay. It isn’t far from here.”

“Right, everything should be okay. At least I hope so…”

They walked along the sidewalks as the snow crunched beneath them. It was still winter after all and there was plenty of snow still falling. The city looked lovely covered in snow. Like an urban winter wonderland. The grey sky combined with the city lights gave it that feeling to where if one had the proper music playing, something that was more along the lines of lo-fi music, that warm tingly feeling would constantly be present in their spine. He thought about this and it made that very same feeling run through his body. He couldn’t help but smile to himself about it.

“You seem to be in a good mood all the sudden, Myst.”

Said Dash as she noticed his mood improvement. He just looks down at her and shakes his head with a chuckle.

“Oh don’t mind me. Just having my usual random thoughts about music and how it fits somewhere at certain times. I tend to think of stuff like that.”

Twilight blinks as she heard him say that. The way his thought process worked and how he thought of things like that. It fascinated her quite a bit. The fact that he takes something around him and puts other things together with it such as scenery and music was pretty neat to her.

“Well, I am certainly curious as to what else dwells within your mind, Mystogan. Perhaps...you and I could meet up sometime and you could let me explore your mind a bit?”

“Oh, I don’t know if you would be into that, Twilight. After all, I am not as intellectual as you may think. I am just a simple dragonwolf who loves to create mental choreography in his head with music. I don’t know why though.”

The fact is, he would remember why if he had his memories. As a child, Mystogan loved to take movies/video games and play the right kind of music that made them feel more epic and create videos of such things online. He would even go through meticulous editing and such to make sure the music synced up to the right parts of the scenes.

“Everypony is intellectual in their own way, Mystogan. Just because you aren’t highly skilled in advanced mathematics or science doesn’t mean you aren’t smart. You are quite the silver-tongued dragonwolf and you seem to be able to find your way out of predicaments with your quick thinking. And most of all, you are cool and calm under pressure.”

Mystogan laughed lightly and shook his head. Calm and cool under pressure? That was new to hear.

“Well, if you call ripping a dragon to pieces and using the power of wind to destroy him from within calm and cool. Then I guess so.”

They finally made it to the hotel. It was a rather fancy looking one and they even had bellponies come and grab their bags. However, Mystogan didn’t let them take his. There are things in there he wouldn’t let any other person or pony hold onto. What were those items you ask? That is for him to only know.

“Now then, who is rooming with who?”

Asked Twilight as she looked between them all. Here is where things were about to get rough for Mystogan. He already felt both of his arms being pulled by both Rarity and Pinkie and his sides being wrapped in the arms of Applejack and Dash. The fighting over who would have the dragonwolf in the same room started to draw attention. So Mystogan made the choice himself.

“I think, I will share a room with Fluttershy. I have yet to really get to know her much after all. I think it would be wonderful.”

A huge blush formed on the yellow pegasus’ cheek but a small smile was also present. She was internally squeeing with joy as she heard his words. He walks up to the counter and purchases the room for him and the blushing mare to share. Afterwards, he walks over to her with the key and even reaches down to grab her bag for her.

“Shall we go and get settled in, Shy?”

“O-oh yes. Of course…”

She said in her usual soft quiet tone. After they both walked off, the rest of the girls pouted and began to pair off with a group of three sharing a slarger suite with Rarity. Little did they all know, that this night was going to be one they’d never forget.

Author's Note

Looks like Flutters is getting her chance now! What will happen? I'd certainly like to know.

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 9: An Interesting Night On The Town

The night had set upon Manehattan as the lights of the city shined through the night sky. The nightlife had begun and Mystogan thought this would be a good time to go exploring. He sat on the couch staring out the window as Fluttershy was in the bathroom relaxing in the rather large tub with hot water and lots of bubbles. She was most certainly enjoying herself. Even beginning to throw some of the bubbles in the air and watch them float down. Underneath those bubbles was her beautiful, curvaceous form. Soft and supple, with plenty to squeeze and molest. However, that wasn’t on Mystogan’s mind at the moment. He wondered what the nightlife here had to offer and it wasn’t only bothering him more. He sighs and walks up to the chair that his coat and scarf rested on. He places them both on his body and walks over to the barely opened door, only leaning in enough to speak with Fluttershy.

“Hey, Shy?”

With an adorable squeak, she lowers herself into the water to hide her body and blushes heavily, thinking he was about to come in. But he wasn’t.

“Y-yes?”

“I am going to head out for a bit. Sitting in this room is starting to make me a bit restless. Not sure why. But feel free to order room service if you want to.I got everything covered.”

Before she could call out to him, he was already out the door with his keycard in hand. The door closing with a click as he makes his way down the hall and to the elevator. Fluttershy lowers her ears and eyes and sighs as she sinks into the water. Displeased with herself for not offering to go with him.

Oh Fluttershy...you missed your chance…

She thought to herself as she circled her finger over the bottom of the tub. Mystogan walked out of the elevator which leads to the lobby/dining area where both Rarity and Twilight were sitting at one of the tables sipping on drinks and chatting together. He looked around to see if any of the other girls might be on this floor, but it appeared not so. He makes his way past them and gives them a wave on his way out. Rarity quickly stands up and calls out to him before he departs.

“Where are you heading off to this late, darling?”

“Oh, just going to see what the nightlife here has to offer.I know we got here a couple of days early, so I will need to find some entertainment until we leave. Perhaps I will find a nice club around here or something. Hopefully, it will have some heavy music.”

Both Twilight and Rarity widen their eyes and run up to him wagging their tails. This was both of their chances to spend some time with Mystogan without the others possibly getting in the way. He saw the glimmer in their eyes as they thought this and arched a brow.

“Oooh, would you like to have Twilight and I accompany you? A fine stud like you deserves to have a mare on both of his arms when going out on the town. Wouldn’t you agree, Twilight?”

“Oh, I think so! Besides, I have always wanted to see what it would be like to go to ones of these places. And now I have the chances to go with a couple of friends! This is so exciting!”

“We should go and get ready then, dear. We don’t want to keep Mystogan waiting after all~.”

Rarity said as she grabbed Twilight’s hand and rushed off to their room. Mystogan blinked a few times and sat down on one of the couches as he apparently was going to have company with him this evening. Not that he was complaining about it, not in the least. Having a mare at both of his sides wouldn’t be too bad. He waited until he saw the two of them coming off the elevator. The both of them dressed in rather risque clothing, but at the same time, Mystogan would be lying if he didn’t say he liked what he saw. They both walked up to him in rather sexy and revealing outfit. Rarity with her usual white off the shoulder shirt and deep purple skirt. And Twilight with a rather form-fitting black t-shirt and black short skirt and stockings. Both bundled up in a nice snug coat as well.

“Wow...you two look incredibly stunning. Twilight even more so than usual.”

They both blush and giggle at his comment, each one looping an arm around his as they walk out of the lobby and into the night. They walked and talked for a while. Most he just listened to the both of them tell him about their days and work. All Mystogan did was just smile and nod, but he listened intently. Something about how they gazed up at him with such...friendliness and want to be around him. It made him slightly nervous, but overall, happy. He wondered what it was about him that this groups of six mares found so attractive about him. Maybe it was the sense of danger and exoticness of being two predatory creatures mixed into one? Or was it that his was an intimidating creature who was more like a big ol’ puppy to his friends and sometimes others he knew? One could only guess.

They walked down the street as the snow crinkled and shifted beneath them. They stopped at a few places there were still open to look at clothing and books and a few other things that the two mares were interested in. However, one store caught Mystogan’s attention or rather it's signed did. It read “Outlandish Oddities” and had a rather dark theme to it. And something was pulling the dragonwolf towards the stairs that lead down to its underground store. Mystogan saw that Twilight and Rarity were both still looking around in the store behind him. He figured a quick peek inside of the out of the way store wouldn’t hurt.

Once he made his way down the stairs and into the store, there was a sound of a bell ringing overhead once he had opened the door and stepped in. From what he could tell, the store had just about a little bit of everything. Old antique books, mirrors, dressers, even coats, and dresses hanging on a few racks, that kind of stuff. Mystogan made his way through the store carefully as to not knock anything over with his tail. Once he made it into a more open area, a mare or what he assumed to be dressed in a hooded cloak smiles up at him from behind the sales counter and bows her head in greeting.

“Such an unusual customer, though very intriguing as well. Never before have I seen a dragon and a wolf combined in such a...wonderful manner. What kind I help you with today, handsome?”

Mystogan could finally confirm that it was a female under that cloak just by the sound of her voice and the curves that could be seen from the outline of the cloak. He continues looking around at all the nifty little odds and ends that seemed to make him think of witchcraft and all that other kind of stuff. It gave him that familiar warm tingly sensation of...nestalgia. Though, for the life of him, he didn’t understand why. He continued to gaze around the store admiring all the dark and old gothic style items until he came across something that definitely caught his eye. The cloaked mare watched him intently as he approached the item in question. It was a long black coat that had a deep hood resting on the top of the rack as if shrouding someone’s face in complete shadow. There were sharp designs along its sleeves, they appeared to be///bones that reached from the cuff of the sleeve, all the way up to the shoulders of the coat. The front even had a slightly faded out ribcage and the top of the hood had a skull designed on it as well. Mystogan was totally captivated by the wickedly awesome design. He had to have this coat. He looked down to see the price tag. He was a bit confused as to why it had...no value though. He turned his head to the shop owner and scratched the back of his head a bit.

“Ma’am? Is this coat not for sale? Or am I missing something here?”

She said nothing for a moment, but soon made her way from behind the counter to his side, then next to the coat. She gazed up at with her glowing amethyst eyes that seemed to scan him up and down now that she was closer to him. Then her gaze fell on the coat in question.

“This coat, in particular, is rather...unique in its creation. It has had many owners in the past and seems to have always found itself back in my humble little shop. How should I say this..? The coat accommodates its owners form should the coat consider the potential buyer its owner. This coat belonged to a rather notorious pony named Grimheart. A vicious, but benevolent unicorn who used to run a rather tough gang that ran this city years ago. The coat has changed owners many times, only to have them return it in a box with a letter stating that they do not wish to keep the coat anymore. Saying things like “I can hear the voice of somepony when I wear this…” or “It feels almost...alive when I wear it.”

Mystogan takes the coat off the rack that it rested on and holds it up in front of him, a wicked smile slowly forming across his muzzle. He loved this kind of stuff. Before the store owner could protest him from putting it on, he does so. And just as she said, the jacket changes in size to comfortably fit its new potential owner. At first, nothing. He and the shop owner just watched as the coat rested against his body. But then, the jacket...shivered. And then it began to button itself up over Mystogan. The jacket giving an almost loving embrace around the dragonwolf.

“Mmmmh...a strong mind, body, and will. Certainly, a new worthy master for me to shield from the elements.and his enemies~.”

The voice was definitely female but sounded...younger. Almost childish. A rather eerie giggle came from the voice as it felt like the inside of the jacket suddenly formed hands and started caressing every part of Mystogan’s body in a rather...sensual way. This made him shudder a bit but at the same time, this was a living coat that spoke to him directly it seemed.

“Okay, I gotta have this coat.”

“Well, I certainly have no choice in the matter. Seeing that it has taken quite the liking to you. No charge.”

The shop owner seemed rather...pleased both for the entity inside and Mystogan that the coat had now found a new and worthy owner. A few minutes later, Mystogan walked out of the store with the coat on his body. He wondered if he could speak with it through his mind. He gives it a shot.

”Testing, testing. One, two, three.”

“Yes, master, I hear you clear as a bell~.”

“Cooool, so I am not going crazy.”

“Oh no. I am one-hundred percent here with you, master. Happily so~.”

“I take it you are the one who Grimheart created within that coat?”

The voice went quiet for a little bit but then it felt like around wrapped around Mystogan’s waist. Almost as if a child from behind was doing so. Mystogan blinked a few times before he heard the voice speak up once again.

”Master Grimheart passed away many, many years ago. Once he left this world, I was passed from owner to owner. But none of them had what he had. A kind heart. He had always kept that hidden from his gang members when he was alive. But he did things in front of his gang to maintain his tough reputation that he never wanted to do. That is why he created me.”

“So, you were there to keep his mental and emotional balances in check from all that he had to do. No matter how violent or cruel his actions were? The guy must have grown up in a rough manner.”

“He did….he grew up on the streets without any parents and no one to care for him. He had to hurt and steal from others in order to survive. But each time he did this, he knew it was wrong. And felt great remorse for those he had wronged. It was when he created me to hide his real face from others so that they could not associate his face with the crime he committed. So that he could return to them as a helpful young stallion who offered in any way to help them. Leading a double life though...it took a toll on him.”

“I see. I will not say I approve of what he did. But at the same time, I can sympathize with your late master. Given the hand he was dealt, he did what he had to do to survive. And, I do believe I was called to this shop to find you for a reason. I am not sure if you sense it. But there is this power inside of me that took control of me when I was about to lose a friend..”

“I do, master. It’s a power that was granted to you from divinity. But it took hold of you when your body and mind couldn’t control it. You are in a way, similar to Grimheart. You are strong. But you are also kind. Though you are not ruthless like he was. I believe you will do what is necessary to survive and protect those you care about. Even becoming an absolute monster. That much I can see from your last memory of confrontation. And...I will do my best to help you keep your mental and emotional balances in check. I will be here for anything you need, master. And I mean anything.”

“And what exactly should I call you? Since you haven’t told me your name.”

“It has been so long...I cannot remember my name because I have been so dormant. Could...you give me a new one, master?”

Mystogan closed his eyes and thought about it for a moment. For some reason, a vision of a young pony filly dressed in black and white stockings and arm warmers along with a gothic lolita short dress with ribbons in her long straight black mane and tail along with her pale but soft white fur and beautiful emerald eyes staring up at him with uncertain eyes, but as soon as he muttered the name.

“Suzuka…”

That little pony smiled and leaped towards him, feeling the coat tighten around him in a hug from the inside.

”I….really like that name. Thank you, master. I finally have a purpose again.”

“Don’t thank me just yet, Suzuka. You gotta share me with six other mares who seem to be fawning for my attention these days. Please be nice to them. They are friends of mine after all.”

“Mmm...my master…”

She said in a rather possessive manner. This made Mystogan laugh lightly. He got her to agree with him after a few more times of persuading her to behave as Twilight and Rarity ran across the street to meet up with Mystogan. Having already done their shopping. Turns out it was more of late night shopping rather than going to a club. Little did the two older mares know, that within the coat that he wore was a 200 year old eternally young entity that now laid claim to her new master

Author's Note

This new little filly is going to play an important role in Mystogan's life in Equestria. And will make for some lewd fun as well.

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 10: The Goldhoof Mafia

It was the next morning before Rarity’s fashion competition. Mystogan laid in the bed that he shared with Fluttershy, seeing as the room had only one bed. But neither of them seemed to mind. After all, Fluttershy slept soundly with one leg draped over Mystogan’s left side as they both slept soundly. This he remembered happening before sleeping. Little did he know, that he had a second mare in the bed with him resting on top of him. No, he did not pick up another mare on his way back to the hotel. Well, if you don’t count the sweet little gothic lolita Suzuka. She laid on top of him in rather revealing, lacy underwear and bra with her white and black stockings. She wasn’t asleep anymore either. She simply laid upon ehr master’s large body and admired him as he slept, idly nuzzling into his chest and enjoying his warmth. Even running her fingers through his hair from time to time.

Her ears perked up when she heard a low sleepy growl coming from his muzzle as he slowly opens his blue eyes. She loved that dark shade of blue they had which at the same time could pierce one’s soul. She crawled up his body more to meet his gaze with a warm smile, her long black mane falling to the side as she leans in and presses her nose against him in an affectionate manner.

“Good morning, master. I hope you slept well~.”

“Mhmm, I sure did. Good morning to you to Suzu-.”

He blinks a few times as he realizes that she was on him in the form he had seen ehr in his mind, but as a unicorn. Without waking Fluttershy, he sits up slowly and watches the unicorn crawl back and sit on her hooves smiling up at him adoringly. He gently reaches up and cups her jaw in one of his large hands. Was she really taking on the physical form of what she had revealed to him last night? And how? His jacket was not only possessed, but it could take on a physical form as well? He ran his hands along ehr rather soft and supple form, not realizing he was making her blush and shake heavily in excitement.

“M-master...we shouldn’t here. Perhaps when we have more alone time~?”

She said as she looked up at him with those adorable emerald eyes that now shimmered along with her intensifying blush. When he realized what he was doing, he quickly pulled his hands away. She could already tell he thought he did something he wasn’t supposed to by the way he lowered his ears.

“I uh...sorry. I just can’t believe that you can take on a form other than a jacket. That is pretty amazing..and...sorry for feeling you up. I had to be sure it wasn’t an illusion or some kind of perception spell.”

He looks over at the still sleeping yellow mare then back to her.

“Can..they also see and hear you when you are in this form?”

She giggled adorably and pressed against him as she wrapped her arms around him. For a being that is such a dark and sinister looking coat, she sure did LOVE to get close and affectionate with him. Who knows how far things would go with him.

“Oh master. Please do not apologize. I completely understand. However, I didn’t mind it at all. I won’t lie...ever since Grimheart and I have been separated, I have been physically and emotionally starved. And since I was without a master, I really couldn’t find somepony to give me what I needed. So if you ever need me to help you relieve any stress, it would certainly benefit me in the long run~.”

“I couldn’t ask you to do that, you are a chil-....well actually you aren’t huh? Considering how long you have been around and your mindset. You are just as much of a mare as Shy here. But still, I could never really ask you to do that.”

Suzuka takes one of his hands and holds it with both of her. Her eyes meeting his in a pleading manner.

“You don’t understand, master. I need it. I feed off of my master’s love and affection, but only if it is willingly given. And unlike changelings, I can’t take it forcibly from others. Not that I would want to take it from you by force of course. But, i feel like you have a nearly infinite amount of love to share. And it doesn’t even have to be through sexual contact. Just feeling you close to me and even your arms holding me would be more than enough. That is how Grimheart and I helped each other. While he never really asked for anything involving deeper intimacy, I could sense that is something you enjoy. So please, let me help you and in return, you will be helping me”

“Suzu, it’s not that I don’t want this. You are a beautiful mare and any stallion would be lucky to have you as theirs. I just...I just don’t want you to think that I would be using you like some kind of object or toy. You chose me to be your master. And I am honored that a powerful powerful being like you did that. And I just don’t want you to think I am taking it for granted is all. The jacket is neat and all, but the one who is inside it is a million times better. Meaning you.”

He said as he lightly taps her on the nose with a warm smile. She could feel her body warming up and the blush forming across her muzzle a bit more. Her tail was thumping against his legs as it swayed from side to side in happiness. Grimheart never said things like this to her. Not that he didn’t show his affection to her. But to actually hear it from someone made the mare more than happy. All she could really do was throw herself at him more before wrapping her arms around his lower torso and nuzzle into him, clutching at his back fur for dear life.

“Oh master….to actually hear those words. It..it makes me beyond happy Please stay with me now and forever.”

He gently wrapped his arms around the little pony’s form and nodded gently as he ran his claws through her mane in a tender manner. There was no way he was ever going to let such a sweet mare depart from him. While she was a spirit, she was still a living being with emotion. They sat there and snuggled for a little while longer before Mystogan decided it was time to get up and get cleaned for the day.

“Time to get a nice hot shower, don’t wanna end up having that wet dog smell.”

He said jokingly. Suzuka giggled at that and trailed after behind him.

“Let me help you wash up, master~. You can get the upper part of the body while I get the...mmmh...lower part~.”

Mystogan just rolled his eyes but would allow her to ‘help’ him clean up. Needless to say that her way of cleaning him up actually brought him to several orgasms than he had to keep quiet as to not wake Fluttershy.

--The Prudential Building, 40th Floor--

The air was thick with cigar smoke and the smell of high priced alcohol. The building actually belongs to a company that was actually a front for an organized criminal enterprise called the “Goldhoof Mafia’. The ponies looked like your typical italian mafia and spoke to them as well. The fancy suits, gold necklaces, slicked back manes and some even wore sunglasses. Some of them were playing pool while others had mares in each arm as they sat on the couch and conversed and laughed. And in the very back room sat the leader of them all counting his money and leaning back in his chair. Don Goldhoof. An older looking stallion, but fit for someone his age. He had a creamy white coat of fur with a silver mane and tail along with a beard and sky blue eyes. He wore a black suit with pinstripes all down it and a crimson red tie that sat neatly in the closed suit top. He hears a knock at his door and looks up from his desk.

“Enter.”

His said in his gruffy voice with an Italian accent. The door opens up as one of his men walk in and bow in a respective manner. Before speaking.

“Boss, we have located the shop that was selling Grimheart’s prized possession. But, unfortunately, the shop owner only laughed and gave us this message and this photo before disappearing.”

The gang member walked up and took a photo from the inner pocket of his coat and slid it to the older stallion on his desk. He lets out a quiet rumble as he leans forward and takes it. The picture was of Mystogan with the hood of his jacket covering most of his face. But his horns and wings and tail were surely enough to tell them they weren’t dealing with a pony. The message was written in black ink and read

‘She has already found herself a worthy master. And I am afraid this time, you will not be able to claim her for your own because of who she chose. If you know what’s good for you, you will not try and face this monster. But know this, should you try to, you will face the wrath of someone more powerful than the pony who she originally belonged to. You have been warned.’

That was written on the back of the photo. As Goldhoof read it. He became a bit angry as he crumpled up the photo and slammed his hand on the desk before standing up and walking over to the window and stared down at the city below. He was in a deep thought process and his men knew not to bother him until he was finished. After a while, he turns to face the other pony.

“Bring him in. But do it with diplomacy. From what I can tell by the look of him, the coat chose him because of his strength and will. Should he refuse my generous invitation, you know what must be done. Take a few of the others with you. Kill him and she will lose her connection with him. That is what happened when my father killed Grimheart, so it should work.”

“Yes, boss.”

Said the pony before he walked out. After the door closed, Goldhoof walked back over to the window and began talking to himself.

“I will not let another try to overthrow all the hard work that my father and myself put in the build this empire. Either he hands her over willingly, or the cemetery is going to need another hole dug.”

--The City Streets--

Mystogan decided to head out early to go explore more of the city before the other could have a chance to jump him and pull him for his attention. That, and he wanted some alone time with Suzuka who was now in her coat form, keeping her master nice and warm from the still snowy and cold weather. They talked and laughed via mind link. Enjoying each other’s company. As Mystogan walked along the sidewalk, Suzuka whispers to him.

“Master…”

“I know Suzu. He clearly wants something from me. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have followed me for the past thirty minutes. And judging by the way he looks, he is either a someone who is looking for a shady deal or worse. I will cut off here in this alley. The last thing we need is others seeing what may or may not happen.”

“I will keep a watchful eye. Please be careful, master”

“Not to worry, Suzu, I will keep you safe, I promise.”

Mystogan quickly turned down the alleyway which leads to an open vacant plaza. Sure enough, the same pony that was following him came around the corner. Mystogan stood there with his arms crossed over his chest and a brow arched under his hood that kept his face nicely hidden from view. That make is Suzuka’s doing, however, because the shadow was darker than it should have been.

“Something I can help you with? If you are selling something to me like narcotics, I have no interest in such things. Otherwise, all that time you spent following me was wasted.”

Ah, so you knew I was tailing you huh? Very clever. But no, I am not here to sell you anything. No, I am here on behalf of my boss, Don Goldhoof. You see, you came into possession of something he desires greatly. And he was wondering if he could make a deal with you to part with it with a price. All you have to do is come with me and tell him how many zeros you want.”

“And what is it that I am in possession of that he wants so badly? I am just a simple dragonwolf. I have nothing of great value.”

He said with a smile, playing dumb to see what the pony seemed to him exactly. Though, the way he was eyeing Mystogan’s body, the dragonwolf could tell he was eyeing Suzuka.

”Goldhoof...master….that name the one who was responsible for Grimheart’s death…”

Mystogan could feel the feelings of Suzuka. Sadness, anger, pure hatred for that very name. Mystogan closed his eyes and maintained control of Suzuka as he gently clutched the front of the coat.

”Easy, Suzu. Let me take care of this.”

“I think you already know what my boss wants. From what I can tell, you are a smart stallion. Now why don’t you come with me and he will make you richer than you could ever dream.”

Mystogan chuckled and shook his head.

“I am afraid little Suzuka belongs to me now. And there is no price you could put on her that would make me give her up. Though, if you and your buddies who are hiding around the other corners over there want to try and take her from me. You are more than welcome to try.”

“Well boys, you heard him, break his everything and finish him off. Boss says we gotta kill him to sever the connection.”

Mystogan slowly smiled deviously under his hood as they came at him with baseball bats and pipe and other manners of blunt objects. What would follow son, was to be something that would help Suzuka’s mind feel a bit at ease.

--Fifteen Minutes Later--

Mystogan stood in the middle of the open lot covered in blood surrounded by severed limbs and mangled bodies with blood splatters on the ground and on the walls, leaving the one who called the order sitting on the ground sliding away into a corner as Mystogan walked up to him. The fear in his eyes as he gazed up at the dragonwolf was clear. He reaches down with his large hand and grabs the pony by the throat and lifts him high off the ground. The stallion struggled to breathe in his grip as he kicked his hooves.

“Please, don’t kill me. I have a wife and child who need me to have this job. The Don pays me well...o-otherwise I would have never taken this gig! Please let me go!”

“But if I let you go, you will tell your boss what happened here and he will find a way to threaten my loved ones and use leverage on me. Isn’t that how mafia organizations do things? I certainly cannot allow you to cause that kind of trouble for me.”

Mystogan closes his eyes with a slight smile and says a few last words as he places his hand over the pony’s open mouth.

“Sorry, it’s nothing personal.”

He said in a light-hearted tone before using his wind magic to fill up the pony’s body quickly. The pony spasmed and kicked before a sickening ‘pop’ and splatter was heard. He had literally made him pop like a balloon with his insides being splattered on the ground and walls. Once that was done, Mystogan used his wind magic to cleanse his coat clean of any blood and entrails from the slaughter. While it wasn’t the death of the one who killed Grimheart, Suzuka still felt some closure thanks to her new master. Mystogan could feel her embrace from the coat.

”Thank you, master. I know that the father of the new head of the mafia is dead, but this was enough to help me feel better…”

“We’d better get out of here before another pony comes along and sees me with this mess.”

Without wasting any time, he opens his wings and takes to the sky. It was only about three hours later that the gruesome scene was discovered by a homeless stallion who notified the authorities immediately. By this time, Mystogan was having lunch with his friends, smiling and laughing as if the massacre had never happened in the first place.

Author's Note

Geez, sometimes I scare myself with how violent I make these deaths...but, at least I am not out actually killing people like some sick people in the world do. Anyway, enjoy!

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 11: The Sleeping King Awakens

Mystogan walked the streets of Manehattan as the sun was setting for the evening. He was heading back towards a club he remembered seeing earlier in the day. From the looks of it, it was now full of ponies and the music was pumping through the speakers. Apparently, there was a line to get in as well, so he took the next spot in line. As he stepped forward when the line advanced, he noticed eyes from both the clubbers and bouncers alike gazing at him with...interest? As he continued to wait for his turn to enter, a light grey unicorn stallion dressed in black leather belted pants and long coat approaches him from the side. He had a black long parted mane that was straight and a tail that was just as straight. He definitely had to look for a gothic pony, and the way he spoke to Mystogan with a low tone of voice only confirmed that this was a club that would definitely interest him.

“Well well, a new face has come to join our dark sanctuary. You certainly aren’t another pony though, that much is obvious. Would you follow me, please? You and I have a few things to discuss.”

Mystogan stepped out of line and followed the pony inside of the club as the bouncer stepped aside allowing access. As Mystogan walked in, the music could be heard more clearly. And various ponies were dancing to the heavy industrial beat of the dark music They all wore either black clothing or black clothing with belts and straps and all manner of BDSM-like articles of clothing. This was the kind of dance club that Mystogan frequented back in his world, so it is no wonder that he gets a sense of...familiarity from the beats of the music alone. But alas, no memories of anything like this from his world. The stallion leads him upstairs into what appeared to be a room with a relatively long table made from black wood and armchairs lining down both sides with a larger one sitting at the very front. Clearly, something else was going on here besides a club. The stallion walked over to the window that showed the dance floor and everything that was going on on it. Though one could only see what’s happening from the inside of the room.

“I don’t know who you are. But the fact that you came across that coat means she chose you for a reason. Do you know what she is?”

Mystogan smiled and placed a hand on the right upper chest of the coat, giving it a gentle squeeze. A soft giggle was heard through the room by both Mystogan and the other stallion.

“Oh, I do believe me and Suzu are quite aware of our situation. Suzu, you did say you knew this pony. Why don’t you come out and say hello?”

Suzuka slowly rises up from behind Mystogan’s shoulders and wraps her arms around him. She eyes the stallion who smiled wickedly and gave a slight bow to her in greeting. Suzuka nuzzled into Mystogan’s right shoulder as the stallion walked up to offer a hand to Mystogan.

“Name’s Dread Shadowmane. This is our base of operations, so to speak. I am the current head of this society. I am pleased to see that she has taken a liking to you. You appear to be quite strong physically. But how well are you mentally?”

“You do not need to worry about the master, Dread. He is quite capable in...all areas. I suspect you heard the news on what happened to Goldhoof’s thugs earlier today?”

The unicorn’s eyes widened a bit as he crosses his arms. Clearly, the unicorn was impressed already. He reaches forward and takes Mystogan’s right hand and traces his fingers over it, his horn lighting up lightly as he closes his eyes.

“Ahaaa...you are quite ruthless when it comes to self-defense. You allow your anger and hatred to flow freely should the first move be made in a confrontation. An excellent way to maintain balance. I also see that you possess a form of magic. The conjuring and control of wind. That explains how the bodies were destroyed the way they were.”

“You are right, I don’t go looking for fights. But if I am pulled into one, I am more than happy to let loose. And if they want me dead, then I plan to offer the same courtesy. It’s only fair, right?”

The stallion released Mystogan’s hand and looks up at him. He could not see Mystogan’s face because of the hood, but his other visible features were more than enough to give Dread an idea of what he is.

“You seem to think more logically and act more reserved than our last master did. Well, you know what they say, the best leader is one with a leveled mind.”

Mystogan instantly puts a hand up after he hears the word ‘leader’ leave Dread’s muzzle. He gives a serious gaze to the stallion as he paced left and right taking in the situation.

“Let me get this straight. You want me to take up the mantle of your last leader and become some kind of leader for a gang I know nothing about? Explain why I should become your new leader. What makes all of you stand out from the cocksucker who sent his flunkies after me this morning? I have a whole other life to live outside of Manehattan. I can’t be here all the time.”

The unicorn chuckled lowly and understood Mystogan’s hesitation. He simply returned to the window and gazed out once more.

“We don’t do things like we used to in the old days. We prefer to do things in a legal manner by outsmarting and taking down our enemy intellectually. You see, they believe in brute force and violence can get them everything. That may be true, but would businesses want to get wrapped up in such things when the authorities come knocking on their doors? No. Bloodshed is only necessary should it involve rescuing our own or we defend our own turf.”

Suzuka appears in front of Mystogan and leans against him in an affectionate manner. Her gaze looking up towards Dread.

“You need to understand, Dread. Mystogan has quite a few people he cares about. And he has a sense of...what is right and what is wrong. And as you know, I cannot go against his wishes. Not that I’d want to. But if you are planning to just use him, I am afraid that he will not go along for the ride, and frankly, nor will I. As much as I would love for us to rule the city like we all did back then, things are extremely different.”

“I am well aware of that...Suzuka is the new name he gave you, I assume? A very fitting name. But yes, we all have our own personal lives that we live. And you are no different. I wasn’t going to ask you to throw everything and everypony aside for this society. So you may rest easy. However, we also act as a...vigilante group. We prefer to keep everyone happy, including Manehattan’s innocence. We obtain our revenue thanks to not only clubs. But stores and restaurants as well. You see, the Goldhoof mafia is still doing things they way they did back in the day. Drug operations, weapon dealings, extortion. And we can’t have that going anymore. I am not saying that you have to make a choice right now. But if we could make this city a paradise for both our society and those out in the lighter part of the world, things would be better for everypony if the Goldhoof mafia didn’t exist.”

Mystogan rubbed his chin in thought. He could still live his own life even with all this going on. He looked to Dread and before he could speak, he noticed something out of the corner of his eye happening down on the dancefloor. He walked forward to the window and glanced down to see what appeared to be a commotion going on. A voice over the radio that was in the stallion’s ear could be heard.

“Rook to Bishop, we have a situation on the dancefloor.Goldhoof flunkies are looking for the Sleeping King. They say that have something of great importance to tell him. Orders?”

Mystogan wasted no time in making his way downstairs and to the spot where the mobsters awaited his arrival. Dread followed close behind just in case things got out of hand. Mystogan pushes through the crowd and comes face to face with three large, muscular ponies dressed in suits. Bouncers kept them surrounded to make sure they wouldn’t cause any trouble for the patrons of the club.

“So, what does your boss want with me now? Does he think I am still going to give him what he wants?”

“OH, you will have no choice in the matter now. You see, we have a couple of mares in our hospitality that have been saying that you will come and save them. I suggest you come along with us if you ever want to see them alive again. You better hurry though, they are quite soft and pretty. And our boys just might have their way with them.”

The stallion on the left tosses a picture to Mystogan that he catches. His eyes widen as he sees both Fluttershy and Rarity bound handing against a wall and blindfolded. Their clothing nearly torn off and beaten and bruised. Mystogan’s eyes slowly went from wide to slitted with a glare that radiated hatred.

“I was going to let5 you go back to your leader and kill all of you then, but since you took it upon yourself to lay your filthy hands on those too. I am afraid that both of you will certainly die here. But before you die...you are going to tell me where I can find them>”

“Ha, I don’t know what you did to our boys before. But I know it’s only because of that coat’s abilities. If you were a real stallion, you’d face us without it. But since we will be killing you here and now, they are at the Prudential building in the middle of the city.”

The was a sudden breeze of air that flew forward as Mystogan launched himself forward into flight, grabbing the two stallions by their necks and flying through the open doors of the club and into the air. It happened so fast that it put the two stallions in shock before they realized they were dangling well over 200 feet in the air over the city. The force had made Mystogan’s hood fly off his head, finally revealing his face to the enemy. They struggled to breathe in his grip and looked down to see that there was no way in Equestria that they’d survive that fall. They started to panic and began pleading for their lives, realizing they should have just given the message and left. But instead, they chose to kick the hornet’s nest.

“You boss and his other flunkies aren’t going to get such an easy death as you two will. I will sever their limbs and slowly kill all of them for what you have done to my friends...I hope both of you burn in hell.”

Without another world, Mystogan drops one of them above the building he had chosen for their death, which had a sharp metal pike structure on top of it. He then drops the other one after him. They both land directly on the structure, instantly being impaled. They let out screams of pain and struggled as they slide down further and further until they stopped sliding down, their intestines wrapping around the structure as they sank lower on it.

Mystogan made his way back to the club to find Dread back upstairs waiting for him with a knowing grin. Mystogan gazed at him with that same glare on his face. Things were about to get a little exciting, that was for sure.

“You want me as your leader? Fine, but first thing’s first…”

“I understand completely, my King. I will be sure to let the Sleeping Soldiers and Rogues know that it is time to awaken and begin. Go save your loved ones, I will work from here.”

Dread got on the radio and began giving orders and letting other know that the King has awakened. Cheering could be heard over the speakers as Mystogan left the room. Suzuka herself was more than happy that the Shadow Court was now under the rule of a new king. But at the same time, she worried for her master. She knows how much he cares for those six ponies, and knowing two of them have been taken and hurt, she could feel her master’s heartache.

“Master, we will get them back safe and sound, I know we will…”

“I am going to kill each and every one of those fucking bastards. I don’t care who sees. They will regret even touching those two. Especially with Rarity’s big day tomorrow. I will not let her chance be taken away from her simply because some jack-off can’t get what he wants.”

Mystogan lands on the sidewalk that was in front of the building that held his friends inside. He looks up at the 40th floor as he clenches his hands into fists. He wasn’t going to be using his wind magic this time. Oh no, he was going to beat, tear and claw through every single mobster that got in his way. Needless to say, it was going to be a bloodbath. And he knew he wasn’t going to come out of this unscathed. But to save those he cared for, he didn’t care.

“I am coming, girls. Just hang in there…”

He said before walking towards the doors.

Author's Note

A short chapter I know, but it's a lead up to a longer one! :D

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 12: The Prudential Slaughter

The sliding doors opened as Mystogan entered the building. The bottom floor was quiet. He looks around as he walks further into the main lobby to see that it was empty of ponies, or so it seemed. The dragonwolf sniffed the air around him and twitched his ears at the slightest of sounds when he closed his hands into fists, his knuckles popping when he does this.

“I can smell you. Come out now if you plan on attacking me. If not, I suggest you stay in hiding and flee while you have the chance. Or else I will be turning all of you into dismembered corpses. You don’t want to share the same fate your boss is going to face tonight do you?”

It was quite a bit longer until they started coming out from behind the pillars and behind the receptionist desk with all manners of blunt weapons in hand. Mystogan watched as all of them blocked the entrance to the elevator. But he knew better than that. They had most likely shut off the elevator power supply so he could not take the easy route up. Mystogan shifts his gaze to the room to see just how many ponies he will be facing here. He counted about twenty of them. Quite a few ponies indeed, but he wasn’t deterred. He is pissed off enough that he didn’t care what happened to him. He just wanted to get the girls out of this place as soon as possible. While it did occur to him that he could simply fly up to the floor in question, it would not prove his point. He was going to show that if you take someone precious from him and use it as leverage, he isn’t afraid to take them back with his own hands.

“You all plan on dying tonight then? Fine by me.”

With a loud battle cry, they all rush towards Mystogan with weapons ready to strike, they distance closes with and Mystogan widens his eyes ready for a bloody and gory slaughter as if something suddenly took over his mind entirely.

--Ten Minutes Earlier--

Both Rarity and Fluttershy hung against the wall in chains. Their clothing nearly all torn off as the brutes watching them had hurt them further. Luckily they haven’t violated them sexually. But who's to say that they certainly weren’t tempted to do so? Fluttershy was scared out of her mind and crying in pain as tears flowed down her cheeks. Rarity was in great pain as well, but she was more pissed off than scared as she watched her friend be in such agony and sadness. Rarity is trying to be brave for Fluttershy, knowing if she gave in and started weeping as well, the yellow mare would lose all hope in someone coming to save them.

“F-Fluttershy...hang in there, darling… I know Mystogan is going to come help us. He will take us out of this dreadful place and get us to the hospital.”

She groaned in pain as she looked at her friend, trying to reassure her that everything is going to be okay. Fluttershy looked over to Rarity weakly, barely able to keep her head up as she was tired and drained from all the pain that had been inflicted on her. Both of them were covered head to hoof in bruises.

“Rarity..it h-hurts so much. And I am scared. W-What if they hurt us to the point where...where…”

Rarity could see her thoughts in her eyes. She shakes her head repeatedly.

“Mystogan won’t let it happen, Fluttershy. You know he wouldn’t! He is going to come save us! I promise you!”

The door to the room opens and a screen that was on the wall flips on as it shows the entrance to the lobby that now appears empty. One of the ponies that had been beating on the two smiled wickedly at them as he looked at the screen to see Mystogan walk in just in time.

“Guess again, bitch. Your stud there is about to get his skull caved in by a lot of our enforcers. When we are done with him, he will be nothing but a bloody piece of meat. And when our boss has what he wants from him, we are all going to come down here and celebrate..by having fun with your bodies all night long. Doesn’t that sound like fun? And you get to watch the show right here!”

However, the stallion was confused when he saw a wicked smile forming on Rarity’s lips as she watched the screen, she even managed an evil giggle as she narrowed her eyes at him.

“You may want to turn your attention to the monitor yourself. Looks like your boss’ lackies can quite measure up with the brutality that my darling Mystogan is displaying right now....”

The stallion’s eyes widen in terror as he sees Mystogan literally tearing off limbs and beating the others with them. Arms, legs, even head he rips off without hesitation and either throw them at the others or beat them to death with them. The blood pooling out onto the floor and splattering all over the walls and even coating the camera. There was no audio thankfully. Because when Fluttershy saw this as well, she immediately closed her eyes and looked away from the carnage.

“...and knowing what you have done to us? Well, he isn’t going to have any mercy on any of you..”

“Shut up, bitch!”

He said as he slaps her across the face with the back of his hand. Rarity lets out a cry of pain but still maintains that wicked smile with blood dripping from her cheek..

“A-all of you...are finished…”

“We will see about that!”

Said the stallion as he storms out of the room slamming the door behind him. Rarity looks over to Fluttershy who was keeping her eyes closed tightly from viewing the screen.

“I told you he’d come for us, darling. He won’t let them touch us anymore. Just give him some time to come and get us. And be sure to keep your eyes away from the screen...he’s not exactly being delicate with them.”

--An Hour Later--

The sounds of pain filled screams echoed through the thirty-ninth floor along with the ripping of flesh and snapping of bones as Mystogan continued his way to the last floor. As well as the thuds and bumps from bodies or limbs being thrown against the walls and ceiling. Mystogan’s pace has slowed due to his own injuries he has taken from the onslaught of ponies coming after him. Eventually, he makes his way to the hallway that lead down to the boss’ room. The screams and cries of pain grew louder as Mystogan grew closer. He was tearing the now frozen in fear ponies apart one by one before he tosses one of the bodies he had torn through at the door with enough force to make it open. Don Goldhoof stood in front of his desk with his sword cane in hand as he gazed down at the body that laid at his hooves and the approaching dragonwolf who was covered in bruises and cuts from all the damage he had taken himself. Mystogan drops another body he had in his other hand as he slowly approaches the unicorn with a look of hatred and intent to murder radiating from his eyes.

“So..because you didn’t get what you wanted. You not only kidnap those I care a great deal about but, you have your lackies lay their hands on them and cause them pain and sorrow? Especially those two? I am going to enjoy ripping you apart slowly. You hear me?”

“Oh come now. You brought this on yourself you know. All this could have been avoided if you would have just handed that little bitch over to me. It’s because of her and her last master that trouble brewed for my father and his business. There cannot be two rival gangs here in this city. Only one will remain. And while you have laid waste to most of my henchponies, more will come. And when I am finished with you, I will mount your head on my wall and see to it that those two whores down there receive my full attention.”

With great speed, he charges forward with his sword cane out. There was a sudden burst of blood as the blade made contact with Mystogan. But where it made contact wasn’t what the pony was hoping to make his mark. Mystogan growled lowly as the blade had pierced all the way through his palm. He fights through the pain as he slowly pulls his hand down to lower the blade from getting any closer.

“You do not disrespect Suzuka or my friends in front of me. You think you can win even when I am injured like this? I have to break it to you…”

A swift knee to the pony’s ribs sent him across the room and against the window. The impact formed many cracks on the strong glass as the don fell to the floor in pain. Mystogan pulled the blade from his hand with a growl of pain and annoyance and wasted no time in tossing the desk aside to get to his target. The dragonwolf stood over him and lifted him up by the neck. He took hold of the pony’s right arm and began to pull it free of the socket from the shoulder. First a sickening pop, then the tearing of the flesh, followed by a scream of agony and pain as the stallion struggled to free himself of Mystogan’s grip. His legs started kicking and spasming as Mystogan did the same to the other arm, slowly taking him apart one limb at a time as blood splatters on the floor below him and even sprays against the broken window.

“How many times did they cry out my name when you had them tortured? I bet you didn’t even care to remember. After all, ponies like you don’t care unless it’s for money or anything to benefit yourselves. Even if you had a family of your own, someone like you doesn’t deserve that kind of happiness.”

He then tears off both legs leaving nothing but the torso and head still intact. The stallion still very much alive as he now laid on the floor after Mystogan drops him. The dragonwolf walks over to the side of the stallion and crouches down.

“I don’t know where they send ponies like you when they die. But I hope that it is a place that your soul can burn for all eternity..”

And with one swift motion, Mystogan lifts his heavy paw and slams it down on the head of the pony, blood and brain matter flying everywhere.He wastes no more time as he hurries below and into the room where he found both Fluttershy and Rarity still in their restraints. He walks over to them and gently caresses their cheeks with a warm and gentle smile on his muzzle.

“I am going to get both of you out of here right now and to the hospital. They won’t be able to hurt you anymore.”

He said as he broke the chains that held their wrists and hooves together after he lowers them down carefully. They both waste no time in leaping at him with what little strength they had and wrap their arms around him as tight as they could. The blood that was on Mystogan’s coat vanished just before he entered the room. So he didn’t have to worry about getting it all over them thanks to Suzuka. Mystogan holds them close as he nuzzles into both of them, happy to see them safe and sound once more.

“I knew you’d come, Mystogan...but I was so scared. They hurt me and Rarity and laughed about it. They called us...horrible names…”

“Ssssh. Rest easy now, Shy. No more of this hell for you or Rares. Now come on, it’s time I get you two out of here. They...hurt me a good deal too. I am going to need quite the patch job.”

He sad with a light chuckle before lifting them both up in his arms and makes his way up and out of the building. It was about midnight when Mystogan got them to the hospital and in proper care of the medical staff that was present. Eventually he got patched up himself and news made it to the other girls that he and the two mares were in the hospital. Luckily enough, no one saw Mystogan leaving or entering the building. Thankfully this world didn’t have any state of the art video recording equipment. One this is for sure, Mystogan had dealt a blow that severely damaged crime in Manehattan.

Author's Note

Aaah, tasty blood and gore for my readers. Hope you all enjoy what was coming to those assholes

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 13: A Visit From Luna

The sky was a dark grey, thunder echoed through the sky as rain gently fell in the city. Rainy days always made the dragonwolf feel relaxed and free. That is why he’d always spend the day just roaming the streets when the weather was like this. Though he did not know why. At least, now he didn’t remember why. As this was a city he did not feel he knew, but things looked...familiar. Though, the figures that walked past him were oily, black shadows. No features or anything that could tell him what they were.

Mystogan continued his walk for a little bit as the rain fell on him. The sounds of the city and the rain made him feel rather warm and nostalgic, However, he didn’t know why. All he could really do at this point was continue to walk down the sidewalk of the busy street that was full of cars who also had black featureless figures in them. But, for some reason, this did not bother him. Though he also felt like he was being watched by someone. And whoever this someone was did not have a very menacing gaze. But he still wondered who it might be. He just shrugged and continued on his walk, walking through the crowds dodging and weaving as if he was flowing through them like a smooth current.

He eventually comes into a coffee and tea shop that had a rather oriental feel to it. Low tables and pillows to sit on and soft lo-fi music playing over the speakers. A perfect type of music for a rainy day such as this. The building itself was lite dimly, which only made it feel more right to be here during this weather. When he made his way inside, he took off his coat and sat it beside him as he took a seat at one of the two-person tables. One of the shadowy figures walked over to him and placed a cup of green tea in front of him. He simply gave a nod to them and took the cup into his hands and began to sip lightly from it. He closed his eyes and just continued to listen to both the rain and the music that played throughout the cafe.

When he opened his eyes, he caught something in the corner of his right eye. Someone was leaning in the entry of the building, watching the dragonwolf. He was quick to turn his gaze to the figure who became startled once she realized he had caught her. She quickly leans out of sight for a moment before leaning back in to gaze at him with big, curious teal eyes. Once Mystogan got a good look at her, he noticed that she was a young mare. A horned and winged one with a light blue mane and tail and a slightly darker blue fur coat. She was wearing a light raincoat that was black and a dark blue shirt that was quite snug around her form and a black skirt that was at her upper thighs and wore black stocking that came up to her mid thighs but wore nothing on her hooves. Mystogan jerked his head to the side to motion it was okay to come in. This wasn’t his business, after all, he was just a simple patron. Thet mare in question shyly makes her way over to him and sits in front of him on the other pillow after removing her raincoat. SHe looks at Mystogan who was sipping from his tea once more before he began to speak to her.

“Huh, you have features here. Odd to see a pony in my dreams. The company is welcomed, however. So tell me, young mare. What has brought you to my dream? Is the princess of the night making her rounds?”

He said with an all-knowing smile. The mare blinked a few times as he seemed to have already figured out who she was, even though she took the form of her younger self. She lowers her ears for a moment along with her gaze before she gazes up into his deep blue eyes.

“I...I was curious to see what you dream about. This is the first time that I have entered your dream realm. But how did you know it was me..?”

Mystogan chuckled lowly and sat his cup on the table with a light ‘clank’. His folds his hands in his lap as he continues to soak in the noises around him.

“Well, this is my dream after all. Not to mention every other being here is nothing but an oily shadow figure. You may rule the dreams of ponies. But in my dreams, this is my domain. I simply allowed you to visit mine. But, as I said, your company was most welcome. So, you are the younger daughter of Faust? Luna is your name I believe. The younger sister of Celestia.”

Luna nodded to him in response to his words. She was a little surprised that he knew that much about her already. But she hardly knew a thing about him. The shadow waiter soon came to Luna who places a mocha coffee with whipped cream in front of her. One of the unicorn's favorite beverages of choice. She takes the cup and places it to her lips, drinking in small bits before placing the cup back down and licking what was left on her lips.

“That is right. Mama told me about you when you came to our world. She told me that I would find a kindred spirit within you. And that interested me enough to come and find you here. As I know you have been quite busy with...other matters. But when I saw this dream you where having. I could not help myself. It seemed so...dreary and lonely. I wanted to make sure that you were alright.”

Mystogan offered her a light smile before taking another sip of his tea. He gazes out the opened door as the rain continued to fall. A never-ending thunderstorm.

“Oh, it is quite the opposite, princess. This kind of dream makes me extremely happy. Rainy days in a big city while sitting in a tea and coffee cafe is very relaxing for me. That much I can remember. However, these figures...I cannot see what they are. I believe that it is from the memory wipe your mother placed on me whenever I was brought here.”

“Do...you regret having your memories erased by her?”

Asked Luna as she was hoping for a positive answer from him. Luckily that was what she got next.

“I won’t lie. I have no feelings of regret about the choice I made. It was probably because I had nothing to leave behind in my old world. And I had new things to look forward to here. And not to mention, I got free wind conjuring abilities out of it. Not sure why though…”

“Well, from what I can tell about you, you are a mix of both dragon and wolf. I will not lie, when mama told me of this, I thought you’d be a very scary creature to look at. But, I find you extremely handsome..intimidating to be sure, but very handsome. And if that was the case for the reason you came here...I am sorry that you had a life like that. I want you to know, should you ever need somepony to talk to. I would be happy to come and see you here each night.”

Mystogan waved a hand in dismissal and smiled at her. It was a warm smile. It certainly made the princess of the night feel all warm and fuzzy on the inside.

“You have better things to do than come and visit me, princess. You do not need to waste your time on me. Though I do appreciate you taking time out of your night to come to see me.”

Luna puffed ehr cheek a bit and gave him a rather unamused stare. Did he say something wrong? He tilts his head in confusion at her response, but then she tells him something he did not expect.

“I came here because I WANTED to come and see you. Learn more about you. You doubt your significance in the eyes of the princess of the night!”

She said in a rather authoritative manner. This made Mystogan arch a brow and cross his arms with a tooth bearing smile. This making Luna feel a bit..uneasy. But not in a bad way.

“Oh please forgive me, your highness. I was not aware that you held a stranger such as myself in a high regard. Please forgive me if I insulted you or offended you.”

He said in a playful mocking tone of voice before sticking his tongue out at her. She makes a pouty face at him before slamming her hands on the table and leaned forward.

“Now you listen here, mister. Don’t make me-.”

He placed the tip of his index finger on her lips and chuckled lowly. This gesture made the alicorn blush lightly as their eyes connected.

“This is a cafe. No need to get loud in here. This is a place to relax and enjoy. Now, calm down and drink your coffee.”

He said in a firm, but calm manner. For some reason, Luna could not protest against him. She wanted to so badly. But the way he spoke...so commanding and with confidence. It only made her blush and lower her head before picking up her drink. Mystogan could only chuckle internally when he saw her reaction. He thought it was the most adorable thing ever and that a princess could be so affected by his actions and the way he spoke with her. But he figured he’d better stop giving her a hard time before she goes to her older sister about the whole thing.

“I didn’t mean anything by it, princess. I was just giving you a hard time is all. I am happy you took the time to come see me. I really appreciate it. So, you want to learn all you can about me? Well, I am afraid there isn’t much to tell since I can’t remember anything about my past other than my own name and what has happened here over the time I have been in this world. So in short, I help run a pancake house in Ponyville, became friends with a bookworm pony whose friends became mine as well. Defeated a dragon to save one of those pony’s life. Obtained a coat that has a living entity within it that can take the form of a lolita mare, and apparently I am the new owner of a rather large industrial/rave club in Manehattan and finally, I took down the head of a crime syndicate that was plaguing the city. So yeah, a lot of stuff has been happening to me in the time I have been here.”

He said with a shrug of his shoulders. Indeed that was quite a bit that happened. But in the time that he has been here, it has happened all so quickly. Luna sat there and listened intently to his latest escapade. Once he had finished, she smiled a rather sweet smile at him while her tail swayed behind her.

“I see. Well, things have certainly not been dull for you ever since you got here. Say, if you are in Canterlot sometime in the near future. Will you please stop by the castle? I’d really like to spend some time with you in pony.”

She said with a hopeful gaze up toward him. Mystogan saw that hopefulness in those beautiful teal eyes of hers. And he could not resist such a gaze from her, no matter how hard he tried. He closes his eyes and takes a sip of his tea before setting it back down on the table before responding to her.

“If you really want me to stop by, I can do that. Though, I am sure your royal guards will be stopping me once they see me trying to waltz into the front door. Not to mention of snobbish noble will be sending every 9insult in the book at me. And those kind of peo-..ponies pisses me off to no end. Thinking they are better than everyone else because they have vast sums of money and-.”

He stops himself before he goes on into a full rant. He lets out a soft sigh before placing some money on the table for his drink onto the table and stood up. He grabs his coat and slides it onto his body and pulls the hood over his head. Luna blinks a few times at his sudden readiness of departure and quickly stands to her hooves and grabs her coat as well. Apparently, she had the idea of following the dragonwolf to...wherever he was heading. He walks out of the cafe and out into the rain once more with the mare close behind him.

“So where are you heading now…?”

She asked as she remained close, moving to walk at his side now as the rain falls on her after she walks out from the oning of the build. All he gave her was a light shrug.

“I don’t know. I suppose wherever my feet take me. Though, for some reason, I have a feeling that they will be taking me somewhere I would remember had my memories not been wiped. As if it was second nature or something along those lines.”

As they walked on in the rain, Mystogan was quiet. Luna stole glances at him every once in a while as they walked alongside each other. The princess could help but admire his large form and his appearance in general. And his aloof personality only made her want to try and pry more to get to know the large beast. Soon, they came upon a large, tall black and white building that looked like it had many apartments in it. Mystogan walks in while Luna still follows after him. He walks past the desk of the security guard/receptionist and makes his way to the elevator which he and Luna both go in. He hits the button to the 30th floor and the elevator begins to ride it’s way up.

“Why are we here..?”

Mystogan couldn’t really say for sure himself. This is just the place that he was drawn to. It is as he said ‘where his feet would take him’. Once they get to the floor, Mystogan takes a right down the hall from the elevator and walks a few doors down. He stops at the door that had ‘3010’ on the side of the door and reaches into his pocket. He pulls out a key and places it into the lock and turns, the tumblers click and the door opens once he twists the door handle. Mystogan and Luna make their way into the apartment and close the door behind them. Mystogan then hangs his coat up on the rack and places his key on the countertop. The apartment he was in looked really, really nice. Black leather furniture, a sixty-inch wall mounted TV, granite countertops in the kitchen. Basically, a well-off person lived here for sure. He looks around the apartment and sees pictures that were smoked out as he looked at them. He picks one up and tries to look past the smoke, but to no avail. He sighs and tosses the picture onto the nearby side table and makes his way over to the couch and flops onto it.

“Judging by where I am and how sure my feet were, I can only assume this was my place of residence back in my world. I must have been a pretty wealthy guy to have a place like this. And here I was talking about those kind of assholes earlier. God, I hope I wasn’t like that..”

He said as he buries his face into one of the soft pillows that laid on the couch close by. Luna watches him as she ventures about the apartment. If this truly was his home, he certainly had good taste in decor. Black and white seemed to be his go-to color scheme. Very masculine and neutral. However, there was one room that caught her attention as she ventured about. It was a room that would have been a second bedroom, but it was filled with wires and metal boxes, a large desk on which a keyboard, five monitors and a gaming mouse sat upon and a large metal case on the underside of the desk. She blinks a few times and called out to Mystogan.

“Uuh..what is all this in here..?”

Mystogan gives a low grunt as he reluctantly pushes himself off the couch and makes his way into the room that Luna was peeking in. Once he sees what she was looking at, he can't help but chuckle softly.

“I must have been a hardcore gamer as well if I had all this equipment...funny.”

Suddenly the world around him begins to fade into darkness, slowly but gradually, he was waking up. He looks over at Luna with a smile and gives a light wave.

“Well, see you around princess. Maybe we can pick up where we left off here. Until then.”

Before she could say anything, the dream finally ends and she is thrown out of it. She now sat in a void with her arms folded over her chest and a pouty expression on her face.

“Just when things were getting interesting…”

Author's Note

Weee, another one.:D

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 14: Rarity's True Feelings

It was the evening of Rarity’s chance to show off her latest fashion line for the season. Mystogan and the others sat in the back of the large auditorium and cheered her on as the models came out and showcased what she had to reveal to the public. Mystogan simply smiled as he leaned against the wall and kept his eyes on Rarity as she stood on the other side of the walkway on stage. From what he could see, she was beaming with pride at how much the audience enjoyed her hard work. And Mystogan was more than happy for her as well. She works so very hard for all the praise she was getting from both common ponies and big-name fashion designers. It was about time she finally got her chance.

“Her work certainly is something that deserves such admiration!”

“I agree, I think she might be the one to take home first place this year, I feel she has certainly earned it!”

The two ponies conversed in front of Mystogan. Mystogan could only chuckle lowly under his breath and speak to himself as he lets his arms drop from their crossed position and stood up straight from the wall. If only they knew just how hard she worked. Staying up night after night, stressing over every little detail to make sure that all her outfits are perfection. She truly is such an amazing mare. Posh, yet sweet and caring for others. She is especially sweet to him for some reason. Ever since after Hearth’s Warming, the mare has come to visit him as much as she could with her free time. She had brought him small gifts such as cookies and cakes she made herself. He had even told her it wasn’t necessary for her to do all this for him. But, she insisted. He had even spoken to SPike about it a few weeks back.

--A Few Weeks Ago--

“So you see, I knew I wouldn’t have felt right in not letting you know what she and I spoke about. I didn’t want to hurt you in any way, Spike. That is why I came to you. I know your feelings for her run deep. But I won’t like...she is a wonderful mare and I can see why you really like her. If you want me to back off and tell her to stop seeing me as a romantic interest, I will do that for you.”

Spike sat in front of Mystogan on the other couch in front of him. They were talking when they had the library all to themselves that day as Twilight had some business to take care of. The room was quiet for a moment. Spike lowered his head then looked up at him with a rather serious stare. But it wasn’t one out of anger.

“Do you love her?”

“Well, I really like her, but I need to spend more time with her just to make sure what I am feeling isn’t a temporary emotion. But as I said, I don’t want to step on any toes here. So it’s your call, Spike.”

The little dragon lets out a sigh and looks up at Mystogan. The dragonwolf was expecting a sad look upon the dragon’s face when what he got was a...smile? And a genuine one at that.

“To be honest, I know that I could never be with Rarity. Considering I am still too young to be with her. Not only that, but..well her little sister and I have been getting very close as of late. I have been going over to Rarity’s house to help sure. But...I have been going there to see Sweetie Belle afterward. So, there are no hard feelings here, big guy. Just make sure you take good care of her and give her all the love in the world. She certainly deserves it. I hope the feelings you two have between each other are real.”

Mystogan lets out a sigh of relief as he heard Spike. He holds out a hand towards Spike who in turn grabs it and they shake a firm handshake.

“You can count on me. And I hope you and Sweetie hit it off and stay together. She is a good little filly. So protect her and love her with all your heart.”

--The Present--

After the fashion show had ended and most of the ponies cleared out for the afterparty, Mystogan walked backstage to meet up with the winner of the competition. That pony being Rarity of course. He never had any doubt that her clothing would be the best this contest had to offer. Once he got towards the entrance, however, to large burly stallions in black suits and sunglasses blocked his way with their arms crossed.

“Sorry bud, contest members and friends of those ponies are only allowed back here.”

The one on the left said in a low raspy voice. Mystogan, on the other hand, arched a brow and crossed his arms and leaned back slightly with an arched brow. A knowing grin on his face slowly forming as he sees Rarity making her way to the slightly opened door as she had caught a glimpse of the large dragonwolf. The door swings open as the fashionista leaps out and wraps her arms around Mystogan’s lower torso.

“There you are, darling!”

She exclaimed as she looked back at the other stallions who blinked with their haws nearly hitting the floor. Rarity giggles and takes one of Mystogan’s hands and leads him into the backstage area. He turns his head and sticks his tongue out at the two before returning his attention to Rarity.

“You did amazingly out there, Rares. I had no doubt that your clothing would take home the grand prize. I bet this will certainly give you an extreme boost in your career and customer flow. I am quite proud of you.”

“Oh, thank you so much! It makes me happy knowing that you had such faith in me! And that you came to cheer me on as well. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous when I went on for my piece, but then I saw you and the others out there knowing that you all were there for me. By the way…”

She said as she turns to face him and took both of his large hands into hers and smiled up at him while narrowing those beautiful sapphire eyes at him. Mystogan knew exactly what she was about to remind him about and chuckled lowly.

“You haven’t forgotten about the promise you made me. Have you, handsome?”

“I don’t think I have. But please, remind me anyway.”

“You said that if I won, you’d take me out on the town to a wonderful dinner and then..you and I would go back to my room for some one on one time. It’s not far that Fluttershy gets you all to herself in that room.”

She said, the last part sounding adorably pouty. Mystogan gave a wicked grin and rumbled lowly in his chest.

“Are you upset that she gets a rough pounding from a beast who knows all about the female body and where all the hotspots are…?”

Rarity lets out a gasp with a heavy blush on her face and takes a few steps back away from him. She wanted to be offended by his lewd words, but at the same time, she wanted it. But when she saw him give a light laugh she gazed at him in confusion.

“I am only kidding of course. Shy is sweet, but I don’t think the poor mare could...stand to be rough with a creature like me. I wouldn’t want to hurt her. The most we have ever done was just snuggle and share a bed. Nothing more.”

He walked closer to her and took her hand into his and pulled her along gently.

“Come on, Rares. I know of a little place that you and I can go to. It’s...a place I kind of own now…”

Rarity arches a brow at what he had just said. The phrase ‘Kind of owns’ certainly threw her off. But she went along with him gladly and felt butterflies in her stomach as he held her hand in such a way. On the way out, however, the other contestants spoke to one another about Mystogan. And they weren’t exactly flattering words either. He wasn’t really bothered by them but, Rarity seemed a bit upset by the mean things they were saying. Calling him ‘Monsterous’, ’grotesque’, and ‘wild animal’. Mystogan could see that she was getting angrier with every harsh word they threw at him. He was about to tell her to just ignore them before she spun around on her hooves to face them.

“I’ll have you know that Mystogan is his name! And he is no wild animal! He has been supporting me through this whole entire thing since the beginning and has been a source of great emotional support! You don’t even know him, so how can you all just stand there and judge him just by how he looks?! He has saved my friends’ lives and even my own all on his own! So don’t you ever dare say that he is a monster! He is one of the kindest, sweetest stallions I have ever met! And more of a gentlestallion than any of you other males in here!”

The poor mare was upset to the point of tears before Mystogan took hold of her cheeks in both of his hands and kneeled down in front of her, gently rubbing them with his thumbs as he gazes into ehr sapphire hues.

“Rarity...calm down, sweetheart. It’s alright. They just don’t understand and are upset because they don’t get to take a lovely mare such as yourself out to dinner. Now come on. No tears. They do not suit you.” He said as he then leads her out. He was mostly right actually, they were only bad mouthing him because they did not get the honor.

Once outside on the sidewalks of the streets. Mystogan and Rarity both talked as Mystogan had her arm looped around his. She had completely pushed the drama from before out of her mind now that she was spending time with him that she had wanted to for so long. A night on the town with the dragonwolf she had grown quite fond of. Once they finally got to the restaurant, Mystogan walked up to the ‘wait to be seated’ area. The place looked full. But as soon as the manager looked up and down at the dragonwolf and what he was wearing. She became a bit more nervous than she should be.

“R-right this way, Sir.”

Rarity’s gaze shifted between her and Mystogan before she looked up at him and spoke as they walked to the table she was leading them to.

“What in Equestria was that all about? Just what have you been up to in the past couple of days?”

“I will tell you once we are seated.”

They were brought to the back of the restaurant where a booth was separated from the main dining area. Once they were seated, the manager herself started taking the orders. Mystogan noticed that she was visibly shaking and reached out to place his large paw on her arm which nearly made her jump out of her fur when he did.

“Easy, easy. We are just like any other customer here. I can tell that you have already been informed on who I am now. Just calm down, take your time and don’t get so nervous. It’s not like I am going to take your job just because you looked at me wrong or something.”

“Y-yes, sir. I am sorry, sir..”

“Your name is Diamond Dazzle, correct?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Well, from what I can see, you are running a fine establishment here. You and your crew keep up the excellent work. And if any problems happen, please inform me. I will see to them.”

Once they had gotten their meals and drinks ordered, Mystogan turned his attention fully to Rarity now who stared at him with a dumbfounded expression. She had to know. Now.

“Alright, so when you and Shy were in that awful place. I happened to come across a...well..nightly establishment which by a…’stroke of destiny’ we shall say that I own as well. It also turns out that I know own several other establishments in the city and well...I even have some of the law enforcement in my pocket as well. Basically, I am now the head of an organization that has been passed down to me. It is because of this organization that I was able to get both of you out of there on my own.”

Rarity sat there absolutely speechless from his words. The mare had no idea that she was on a date with a leader of some kind of big organization who had their fingers in parts of Manehattan. Her main concern, however…

“This...isn’t some shady business you are mixed up in now is it, Mystogan…? I don’t want you to get in any trouble.”

Mystogan places a paw over her hand and looks into her eyes, telling her the whole truth in the process.

“Nothing we are doing goes against the law and is completely legitimate. I give you my word on that. You do not need to worry about me. Besides, I finally feel like I have a purpose in this world now. And...I like what I have now. This organization, you and the others in my life. Things have just gotten..better for me. Plus, I got to make sure you and Shy got out of there before...who knows what else they could have done to you two.”

“I am happy for you, Mystogan. Truly I am. And I am most grateful for you heroism the other night when you came for the both of us. I am just happy that all those horrible ponies got what they deserved. I just...don’t want you to hurt anypony who doesn’t deserve it. I..don’t want you to take an innocent life. I want you to stay the way you are. Sweet and strong. And only use violence when it’s necessary. You are a gentle soul in the body of a brute. And I know that you are extremely capable of getting out of situations with words if it is possible. What I am trying to say is...I care deeply about you, darling. You mean the world to me...and I want to show that to you tonight. Will you accompany me to my room and share some alone time with me there…?”

There it was. Mystogan was expecting this would come up at some point in their dinner. How could he refuse her now? After what she had said and the talk he had with Spike, it was clear that he had the chance to get even closer to the fashionista to really see if his feelings for her were the real thing.

“I can’t refuse such an inviting request from such a lady. I’d be happy to spend some time with you, Rarity. It is only fair after all.”

Once they had finished their dinner and made their way back to her room they both walk in the door. Rarity makes sure that it stayed locked just in case someone came to disturb them. Mystogan walked over to the large window that allowed a full view of the city. Oddly enough, the moon shone through nicely from an opening in the clouds. Mystogan smiled lightly and let out a sigh before he felt his jacket cling to his body slightly.

”Master, are you and her going to get...intimate tonight?”

She asked within his mind, sounding as if she wanted to watch.

”I...don’t know Suzu. But I am a bit nervous about this. It wasn’t like that time with Dash. It feels like my heart is about to jump out of my chest...This might be a legit emotion I am feeling with her.”

”I think master is in loooooove~.”

She said in a rather childish but adorable manner. She then goes silent again and disappears off his body to reappear on the back of the chair, indicating that she was ready to see what went down this evening between the two. Mystogan suddenly felt the soft, tender touch of Rarity’s hands resting on his wings, each one tracing along the sensitive membrane that glowed lightly in the moonlight. She leaned in and pressed her front against his back. Her ample bust pressing into him which made his body heat rise slightly.

“Myst, darling…”

She said as she wrapped her arms around his front, lightly running her hands up and down his muscular front and nuzzling into his back.

“...come, get comfortable with me...there is no need to be shy…”

She said in a rather soft sultry tone of voice. What he was feeling was definitely lack of clothing on her body now. He gulped lightly before slowly turning around to find her gazing up at him with absolutely nothing on. Her soft, curvy form glowing from the moonlight from her white fur. She takes his hands into hers again and leads him over to the body as she stepped backwards while maintaining eye contact with him. She had such beautiful eyes. Once she got him to sit in front of her on the bed. She looks him over and straddles over his lap before pressing herself into him again. She places her hands on his shoulders and leans into his chest nuzzling her cheek and nose into the mixture of fur and scales, an audible inhale and slow exhale coming from her as she took in his scent which smelled of fresh rain and pine trees in the winter. She shudders and squeezes a bit more tightly on his shoulders with a smile forming across her muzzle.

“I..have been wanting this for so, so long, sweetie. And now, I finally have you all to myself. Somepony as strong, as handsome, as kind as you are. I bet you would make an amazing lover…”

Mystogan places his hands on Rarity’s upper arms and pulls her back away from him slightly. She instantly noticed his expression which made her worry slightly about what his next move was going to be.

“Rarity...these feelings you are feeling for me. Do you know them to be lasting? Or are they just temporary emotions of lust that you are feeling because I am an exotic creature? I need to know this before we take things anymore further tonight. I don’t want this to be just some-.”

Rarity places a finger on his lips before she began to speak, a serious look on her face now as well.

“I know you are worried, darling. And I can see what is troubling you. I have this feeling that you have been hurt before because of uncertain feelings. Or that is the impression I am getting. But you do not have to fear anything. What I am feeling for you are true feelings. I want to be there for you when you desire a mare at your side to please and love you. I..I want to be the one to show you that you deserve to have a beautiful mare worship you and tend to your sexual indulgences. All the while being emotionally attached as well.”

“Rarity...you have no idea how happy it makes me to hear you say that. As I to have developed rather deep feelings for you as well. And I want to spend more time with you knowing this. You are a special mare. One that deserves the best. And I will do all I can in my power to support you with both work and emotional and physical needs.”

She smiles and lowers her eyes half lid with a seductive smile and presses against him once more.

“Then let me show you just how much I want to worship you, darling...momma is going to make sure that she is the only mare you will ever want…”

Author's Note

Nope, you aren't getting sexy time till the next chapter! :P

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 15: The Beauty Of Her Sapphire Gaze

/!\ LEWD TIMES AHEAD! /!\

Soft and slow jazz music played lightly in the background on a record player that Rarity had already set up for this possible scenario that was now happening between her and the dragonwolf of whom she had developed such intense feeling for. Wi5th both of them fully unclothed, Rarity straddled over his lap and nuzzles and presses her nose into his chest fluff, taking in a deep inhale of his scent which made her shake visibly and caused her tail to sway about in excitement. Mystogan’s gaze fell to Rarity’s as a soft smile formed on his muzzle.

“Your eyes are certainly one of those things about you that can capture a male’s attention, Rarity. They shine just like the actual sapphire stone.”

“Sssh, you can compliment me all you want to later, darling~. Now then….”

She pushes herself up a little bit so that her lips could connect with his, her hands reaching up to lightly caress and brush his long hair with her fingers as they shared such a love-filled kiss with one another. Mystogan’s hands slid up the sides of her body, making the mare shudder as those rough pads on his fingers and palms lightly grazed her form. His hands eventually came up to her own mane. He began to stroke his claws through it in a gentle manner. Their kiss finally broke after a while and Rarity did not waste any time in sliding her hands slowly down between his legs and wrapped them around his semi-erected member and began rubbing it gently, still maintaining eye contact with her new lover. Mystogan gives off a light shudder and moans as he felt those soft hands grasp at his hybrid member. She brings one hand back up and pushes against his chest, signaling him to lay back onto the bed they were sitting upon.

“Just relax, darling. Let momma take care of you~.”

Mystogan didn’t understand why she called herself ‘momma’. But, he’d be lying in saying that it wasn’t hot. Especially when she says it in such a sultry and alluring tone like this. With Mystogan now lying fully on the bed, Rarity laying on her front between his legs and begins stroking and massaging the thick girth that now stood tall. Rarity lets out a happy gasp and nuzzles her cheek against the throbbing muscle. Her excitement was clear due to the smell that Mystogan had caught and her swaying tail.

“Sweet Celestia. Look at this glorious brute...I am certainly going to enjoy riding this tonight. But first…”

She pulls herself up a bit closer so that her ample, soft breasts wrap around him in a loving manner. She wastes no time in starting and moves them up and down as she licks and laps at his sensitive tip. She maintains eye contact with him the whole time with a seductive stare and smile as she tended to him. It certainly was a sight and a feeling with all this combined. Considering that she is the oldest mare out of her group of friends, it would be sensible to think she had the...most experience out of all of them. As Rarity continued to bounce and rub her soft mounds around him, she finally took his tip into her mouth and began to swirl her tongue around it. Then with one swift motion forward, she swallows nown half his length. Mystogan lets out a low growl of delight as he grabs at the blankets under him and squeezes them firmly. He thumps and sways his tail on the bed as the sexy, sultry fashionista starts working him with both her breasts and throat. It was almost too much for Mystogan to take. But there was no doubt that the dragonwolf was enjoying himself as pleasure coursed through his body. He couldn’t take it anymore. The usually quiet dragonwolf began to pant and growl in pleasure, nearly making the walls shake. Even the rooms next to theirs would soon be able to hear them. Rarity became aroused by the dragonwolf’s noises and soon straddled over one of his legs, grinding ehr soft marehood against it. She pulls his member from ehr muzzle with a lewd ‘pop’ and pants in delight, nosing it and taking in his muzzle. Her mascara running down her eyes and cheeks as she gazes at Mystogan with both love and lust in her eyes. It was as if his scent had made her as drunk as any alcoholic drink would.

“Oh yes! Let me hear you, darling! I love those primal, sex-driven sounds coming from your muzzle! I want to keep hearing them from you knowing I am the one who is bringing you such delight!”

She said as she began to grind on him more firmly. Mystogan could feel the moistness of her juices rubbing into the scales under his fur. Rarity wasted no time into returning to her work, deepthroating him as much as she could while stroking the remainder with a hand while her other reaches down to cradle and massage his heavy orbs. Mystogan certainly started getting more audible when she did this. His hips thrusting up and wiggling as the pleasure continued to rack throughout his body. Rarity placed her stroking hand on his right hip to maintain balance with his wiggling about. She was enjoying this. And it also made her happy that she could bring such delight to the one being that she felt like was the one true male for her.

“R-Rarity...I am about to..”

She knew what was coming when he said those words. And she was more than ready. She sped up the motion of her sucking and swirled her tongue around him more as she continued to massage and rub those churning orbs. After a few more moments of this, Mystogan lets out a roar of pleasure as he begins to pump his seed into her stomach. Rarity shoved down as much of him as she could into her throat and began to swallow rather vigorously. All while still maintaining eye contact with him with her half-lidded eyes. Once his first load of seed had emptied into her stomach, she pulls from it with a sharp gasp for air and licks her lips. Her eyes now locked on the still hard member.

“I want it...I want it now!”

She wasted no time in climbing up and standing over him as she lined up her dripping, moist marehood over him before lowering down to straddle over his hips, the thick member sliding tightly inside of ehr as the spines and ridges started tugging at her inner walls. Since his legs are slightly bent, she takes the advantage and rests her hands back on his legs to give her full balance and support. She began to bounce and roll her hips on him as she rode her lover’s member. Mystogan could see the blissful expression on her face as she pounded down on him, her soft, lovely rear slapping against his hips as she rode him in such a wild and needy manner. She fits around him so nicely, as if her body was made just for him.

“Yes...yes...yes! More!”

She said as she continued to bounce on him without any sign of stopping. The poor mare had been physically starved for so long it seems. And now that she finally had that special someone to help her with her passion and love, it was time she got what she needed. As she rode him, her ample breasts bounced and rolled and her chest rose up and down with ehr heated breaths. Mystogan was enjoying himself as much as she was. His hands slowly rose up her sides once more but stopped as he took hold of her breasts in his hands. He began to roll and squeeze them in his grip, his claws lightly toying with her hard, perky nipples. The mare screamed out in pleasure with a goofy smile on her face as she threw her head back in absolute delight.

“Oh my Celestia! This is the best cock I have ever had in all my life! Please, my dear, I do not wish to stop at all!”

Did..she just..? Well, Mystogan was certainly seeing a side of Rarity this night He never knew was there. And he liked it. The two got so loud that the walls were no longer a suitable barrier for those next to them or across the hall. In fact, a group of mares quietly gathered around the door and listened in.

“Yes, fuck me fuck me fuck ME!”

Rarity shouted at the top of her lungs as she bounced and worked him as hard as her hips would let her. The mares on the other side of the door had heavy blushes across their cheeks and even began to rub their legs together as the lewd sounds in that room started to arouse them as well.

“I would love to have what she’s having…”

One of them whispered. Rarity started to tighten and milk around Mystogan as her climax drew nearer and nearer. She dropped on him over and over as hard as she could before giving one more bounce. She lets out a moan/scream of delight as she tightened her thighs around him and her body began to spasm. Her mare juices dripped down what was exposed of his member and hefty orbs as she started riding him in short and quick motions trying to prolong the first orgasm. But she was far from done with him.

Eventually, after several rounds of her riding him and giving him a few more releases of his own, they settle down with his member still buried inside of her. She laid on his chest with her muzzle buried into his fluff and a hand of hers laced with his gently kissing it over and over as she was now as happy as she could be. The mare now spent and happy..at least for now. She moves her body up closer to have her eyes gaze into his, his member now sliding out of her with a lewd ‘slurp’ with his seed slowly pouring out.

“Mmmmh, I have been wanting this for so long, Mystogan. And now that I have you all to myself...I can have more of you anytime i want.”

“Rarity..I have enjoyed this time with you so very much. But, are you sure you want to be with me? I don’t want others to judge you and your decisions because I am...not one of your kind. I want you to be successful.”

Rarity placed her hands onto his shoulder and gave him a serious, but loving gaze. Her muzzle was mere inches away from his as she started to speak.

“Now you listen here. Those ponies don’t know a thing about you and who you are to me or the others. We know you better than any other pony out there does. As for my career, you don’t need to worry that handsome face of yours. I will come out with a new line and they will care less about who I date.”

She smiles warmly and places a kiss on his lips before pushing herself up to straddle over him. He reaches up and places his hands on her hips and rubs them in a gentle manner, which makes Rarity let out a rather adorable, cute squee before she takes one of his hands into hers and nuzzles it.

“And they are certainly not as sweet as you are! Now come, let’s go wash up and get ready for bed. I have myself the best partner ever to snuggle up with now~.”

She said before they both when into the bathroom and shared a shower with one another. Washing and kissing each other in their still heated passion

Author's Note

A shorter than usual chapter. But this one is only dedicated to clop after all :P

May the darkness grant you peace.

Act 1: A New World, A Clean Slate

Everything was dark for a moment. No sound, no sight. But suddenly he could hear a voice speaking to him. It sounded like it was coming from all directions. It was a warm and soft female voice. Mystogan had the strangest feeling he had heard it somewhere before but he could not remember it at all. Then again, he really could remember much at all either.

“Wake up, Mystogan...your new life awaits you. And it is time that you begin it. Wake up…”

His eyes shoot open and his chest rises up with the sharp breath he had taken in. he sits up quickly as he looks around at his surroundings. He appeared to be in some kind of alleyway with large brick buildings on both sides. He flicked his ears about trying to catch the sounds around him as he slowly stands to his paws. He slowly makes his way to what he can tell is a street on the other side of the alley. Once he makes his way there, he peeks from the shadows to see that he was in a rather large city. He didn’t exactly know what city it was, but it certainly wasn’t one he was familiar with. He slowly brings his hood over his head which hides most of his face, But his horns definitely made him look incredibly different from the inhabitants he was seeing. He noticed that there were...equines. Nothing but equines. A few griffons here and there, but mostly equines. And not to mention they are more...cutesy looking than the regular mares and stallions he was familiar with.

“Why can’t I...remember what happened before I woke up here? I can’t even remember where I was born or who my family was…”

He tried his best to remember anything he could. But nothing in his past came to him. The female had truly wiped away everything involving his last life. The people he knew, his memories of both good and bad times. All he had left was just his name and day to day skills and knowledge he had gotten over his life. He makes his way out of the alley and makes his way down the sidewalk. Immediately eyes were falling upon him at his strange appearance.

“Look, mommy, I have never seen anypony like that before! I like his wings!”

“Don’t stare at him, that’s rude!”

She said as she pulled her colt away from Mystogan. His eyes fall to the mother and child as their eyes meet, She felt a shiver run down her spine as she lowered her ears and bowed slightly.

“I- U am sorry about that..”

Mystogan walked up to them with a slight smile on his muzzle. He crouches down and looks at the colt who seemed to be very interested in what Mystogan was. The mother, however, pulled her son closer to her side.

“You like my wings huh? Well, thank you. It’s kind of you to say. Could you possibly tell me where I am? I am...kind of lost right now.”

The colt smiled again and pulled away from his mother to stand in front of Mystogan.

“You are welcome, mister. And you are in the town of Manehattan. The biggest city in all of Equestria! There is plenty of things to do here too!”

Equestria? Manehattan? Just where in the hell was he? He sighs lightly and reaches up and ruffles the colt’s mane gently. Then stands back up.

“Thanks, little guy. I think I need to go and find a doctor or something though. I..can’t remember anything about my past...at all. Not sure if I hit my head somewhere or what.”

The mare could clearly see that he wasn’t a threat to her or her son. And the fact that he said he may need a doctor did make her a slight bit concerned about him. She could see it in his eyes that he was truly lost and that he didn’t know what was going on.

“I can take you to a doctor should you really need one. You can’t remember anything?”

He shakes his head lightly as he tries to remember his past again, but only a slight headache came on when he tried. She smiles lightly and gently takes his hand. She gave a gentle smile and nodded.

“Alright, you are coming with me. I don’t see any injuries that might have caused your memory loss, but you need a doctor nonetheless. I can see that by trying to remembering anything is causing a bit of pain and discomfort. And as a nurse, I wouldn’t feel right leaving you alone like this in your condition.”

Mystogan blinks a few times as she suddenly grabs his hand and starts dragging him down the street. Was she going to be nice to a complete stranger like him and get him to a doctor? That was certainly different. Especially in these big city type places where people didn’t give a damn about others. He only smiled to her and gave a bow of his head.

“You are very kind to take me. I don’t really have anything I could offer in return though.”

“Nothing is required to pay me back sir. After all, it looks like you aren’t from around here. Perhaps you are a strange being from another world who lost his memories. But that would be just silly wouldn’t it?”

She asked with a slight giggle as she continued to lead him to the hospital. Mystogan watched as he walked passed all the different colored ponies who in turn looked at him. Others thought he looked strange in his old world already, his breed just went from ‘extremely rare’ to ‘one of a kind’. He could feel stares that were a mix of curiosity and worry. His gaze turns back to the mare in front of him who still lead him by the hand. He then looked down at the colt who seemed to be admiring his appearance with a big smile on his face and a look of wonder in his eyes.

Once they finally got to the hospital, Mystogan looked around and noticed that something was rather different about this hospital. Or it felt different to him. The loss of his memories caused pings of deja-vu and warm fuzziness flow through his body. But no memory to speak of. The mare that lead him to the hospital watched as Mystogan looked around. She could see that he was experiencing what a strange sensation of familiarity and walked up to the counter to check him in.

“Um...Healing Spark? What is he exactly?”

“I don’t know that myself. But he needs to see the specialist who deals with memory loss and amnesia. Is he available today?”

“He is out to lunch, but he should be here within the next ten minutes. I have you down for his next appointment though. Just..be careful around him. You took a big risk bringing somepony who looks so...rough here. Especially with your kid.”

Healing looked back to see that her son was chatting with Mystogan who really didn’t seem to mind that her son was asking him questions about what he is. All he would do is just smile and ruffle the colt’s mane gently. The once normally gruff and rough dragonwolf he was back in his world seemed to have become a bit more lighthearted.

“Hey, kiddo. Wanna see a magic trick?”

“Oooh yeah yeah! You can cast magic like unicorns here can?”

“Well...I can’t really cast magic spells per say. But just watch. Do you have a coin on you?”

He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a gold coin and holds it up. Mystogan takes the coin and holds it out in his hand.

“You see it here right?”

The colt watched intently and gave a nod, his tail swaying behind him in excitement as he awaits the trick to happen. Mystogan closes his hand into a fist and slaps his other open hand against it. He then opens his hand up to reveal that he did not have it in his hand. The colt gasped as he somehow made it disappear without putting it in his pocket or anything like that. Mystogan smiles and even shows that his other hand is empty as well.

“That’s amazing mister! Have you always been able to do that?”

“I...don’t know. It’s just a skill that happens to be in my mind. But watch this.”

He reaches up to the colts ear and reaches inside it slightly. Not only does he pull out one, but two bits! He holds them out in front of the colt who was completely stunned by what he had just witnessed. He claps his hands and bounces on his hooves in amazement. Even the mother who was watching the show was amazed at his skill. Mystogan couldn’t help but smile at the colt who seemed to enjoy his little trick greatly. He places the bits into the colt’s hand and bows slightly.

“You are a wonderful audience.”

After he comes up from his bow, he noticed a few other colts and fillies made their way to him as they had watched from the parent’s sides as well. Mystogan blinks a few times as they stared up at him with slightly dropped jaws. He chuckled lightly and saw that he had gained a small audience.

“Wooow...what else can you do, mister?”

Asked one of the fillies who had approached him. He rubbed his chin in thought and snapped a finger. He reaches over into the candy bowl next to him and pulls out two pieces. He calls the same filly over and the one beside her who he assumed was her sister. He holds the pieces out with one in each hand so they see that he has them. He then closes his hands and brings them together and shakes the candies in the hollow spot in his hands. He opens them again to reveal that nothing was in them.

“Now, I want both of you to reach in your left pockets.”

They do so and can’t believe what they are feeling. Nor do they believe what they are seeing when they pull out the very same candies he had. The young ones cheered and jumped in place as they clapped. Even the parents who were mainly watching him for the safety of their children were impressed. He was about to show them a few more tricks when the doctor suddenly called out his name to come to the back.

“Mystogan, would you follow me please?”

Asked the doctor as he motioned him to follow with a hand. Mystogan nods and looks down at all the foal and gives a smile to them all. He stands up and ruffles their manes gently. He makes his way toward the doctor and smiles again to them.

“I am glad you all liked my tricks, maybe I can show you more next time huh?”

They all let out a collective ‘Aaawwww…” of disappointment as he had to leave so soon. But the waved him goodbye with big smiles on their muzzles.

“I hope to see you soon mister magician!”

“Get well so we can come see your tricks again!”

Mystogan waves bye to them as he and Healing’s son made it over to her, then they all accompanied the doctor. She looks over at him with a smile that showed she was impressed by how he handled many kids at once.

“You are very good with children, Mystogan. I thought with somepony like you who looks rather...well intimidating and rough wouldn’t have the patience.”

Mystogan shook his head as they walked down the corridor to the doctor’s office. He couldn’t help but give a small chuckle when she said he was good with children. However, it feels like it’s something that was second nature to him. That may be because when he was in his old world, he actually had a child in one of his failed relationships. No, the child wasn’t his, but he certainly treated her like he was his own flesh and blood. And the child did not want him to leave when the girl decided to take her and herself out of his life. Eventually, they made it to the doctor’s office and he had Mystogan sit on the table.

“If you would please remove your hood, sir. I need to make sure that there is no head trauma that may have caused this memory loss.”

Mystogan was hesitant to remove his hood from his head. He had already gotten strange looks from just his body alone. What if this is what makes Healing Spark and her son think differently about him and suddenly treat him like some kind of plague?

“I...I don’t want to scare anyone here. I am not exactly the most nice looking being around here from what I have seen in my short time here.”

The doctor places a hand on Mystogan’s shoulder. The stallion gave him a reassuring smile and nodded.

“It doesn't matter what you look like. You are a patient. And so long as you don’t cause any trouble, then there is nothing to worry about. If miss Sparkle felt you needed to come here for this, then I see no reason why I shouldn’t try to help you. Now, hood off please.”

Mystogan was hesitant to remove his hood, but he does so slowly. Revealing that he was indeed half dragon half wolf. As if his tail and legs didn’t give that away already, but now they could see that he was indeed just that. The doctor smiled and patted him on the shoulder again.

“See? Not so bad now is it? Now then I am just going to take a look.”

The doctor searched around Mystogan’s head. Not finding any injuries or trauma of any kind. He nodded and placed a few electrodes on the sides of his head and his forehead. He turns on some kind of monitor and begins the monitor the readings.

“Alright, try to remember anything you can before today.”

Mystogan lets out a sigh and closes his eyes as he calms himself. It was apparent that he was struggling to remember anything than what has happened today. The readings were going haywire and the machine was beeping quickly. The doctor had never seen anything like this before in his career. He could see that Mystogan was nearly sweating slightly from the strain it was putting on him. He quickly gets Mystogan to stop before the machine starts to overheat.

“Easy, easy big guy...don’t overdo it.” he said as he removed the electrodes from Mystogan and places a hand on his shoulder leaning in to make sure he was alright.

“Are you alright bud? Nopony has ever made my machine go off like that.”

“Just...a a headache. It seems if I even try to remember anything before i woke up in the alley this morning, it just gives me a painful head. And nothing is even there. What should I do doc?Have I lost my memories forever or is there even a possibility of getting them back…?”

The doctor sighed lightly and turned off his equipment. This usually meant that there was nothing he could do. But he was holding out hope for him.

“All I can tell you is your memories may or may not ever return to you again. You appear to have the skills and knowledge needed for day to day life. And from what I was watching earlier, a really good way of handling foals. I won’t charge you for this since I really wasn’t able to help you with this. But just take it easy on trying to remember. I am sure that one day maybe, your memories will come back. And if they don’t don’t let that stop you from making new ones. Continue being like you are now and you will be fine.”

Suddenly there was a loud pounding on the door and a loud and low voice spoke through from the other side. The words worried Mystogan quite a bit.

“Manehattan Police Department! Open up! We know that you have him in there! Bring the creature out or we will force our way in.”

“W-what’s going on?! Why are they here for him? He hasn’t done anything wrong!”

Shouted Healing Spark as she looked at the door and Mystogan who had already leaped over the table and made his way to the large window on the other side. He turns his head to them both before jumping out.

“I don’t know why they are after me. But miss Spark, thank you for bringing me here, and thanks for taking a look at me doc. I don’t want them coming in here and wrecking the place, so i am going to leave.’

Before they could say anything else, he leaps out of the window and takes flight spreading his large wings and soaring off to lure away any more police that may have spotted him. He didn’t want to cause anymore trouble.

Author's Note

And it has begun, Mystogan's new life in Equestria shall unfold from here on out.

May the darkness grant you peace.