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.