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.