Wars Legacy

In advance the first few paragraphs are very dry but i need to get it so that my character and the ponies know something about each other before the fun stuff can proceed sorry and please bare with me.

I watch as the white pony approached me, the smaller ponies dropping to their knees in a sign of respect. Obviously this pony was a monarch or a pony of power giving its appearance as well. Approaching me the pony spoke out in a voice that radiated power

“Human” she hissed her voice full of malice and loathing. Not taking any chances I raised my gun pointing at her head

“How do you know what I am” I growl meeting her glare with one of my own

“I encountered one of your kind 2 millennium ago He called himself a roman and caused chaos and havoc to our land killing many innocent ponies and was responsible for discord rising to power “She finished her eyes narrowed as she sized me up several gasps were heard at the statement and I watched as several of the ponies backing away.

"Well I’m not a roman, the Roman empire was destroyed thousands of years ago" I reply aggravated calling upon my limited knowledge of history.

"Why should I believe a word you say your kind are good at lying if the first was anything to go by" She snarled her hooves pawing the ground aggressively like a enraged bull about to charge.

"Princess this human saved us from a hydra" Twilight shouted out her voice pleading trying to calm the enraged princess.

“What" The princess pauses momentarily confusion evident in her voice as she clears her throat

"Are you sure dear?” Gone was the malice in her voice replaced with a mothering tone.

“Yes he could of left us, but he stayed behind and single hoovedly killed the hydra”Twilight whispered the last bit loud enough for only the princess to hear. The Princess eyes once gain narrowed at the word kill and her eyes darting up to meet mine distrust evident on her face.

“Why would you save them” she asked her voice spiked with curiosity. Looking her in the eye I explained

"Because six missing ponies would cause suspicion that would have only made it harder to establish contact and come to an understanding" I said causing Celestia to deflate slightly as her narrowed eyes watched me for a hint of nervousness any indication that i was being untruthful.

"Selfish reason but i cannot fault you, despite your reasoning you did save them and for that, I will give you the benefit of the doubt... For now. I give you my word that as long as you abide by my peoples rules and do nothing that leads me to even suspect you of harming my little ponies then I will allow you to remain here until a solution is found. I will place you under my personal student Twilight sparkles care until I can find a better solution. she stated her eyes showing her disgust for me.

I found myself having to strain my arm holding the gun to prevent me from doing something rash, like shooting the bitch.

Growling I force a smile and nod my head in acknowledgment.

“Twilight my most faithful student I leave you in charge of this Human, keep an eye on him” She stated her voice returning to its gentle mothering tone.

“And you if you do anything that leads me to suspect you will hurt my little ponies, I will make sure that banishment is the least of your troubles” the malice in her voice left no debate to how serious she was. Turning the Princess returned to her chariot where two  ponies dressed in golden armored waited patiently. With one final glance the princess departed. I glared at the quickly vanishing form and with a snort I turn to twilight sparkle with a look of disgust on my face

“What a bitch” I mutter Looking around The place looks like it belongs in a Childs fairy tale book. Seemingly oblivious to my mussing Twilight was giddy with excitement.

“Oh my gosh I have so many questions what’s your name where are you from What do you call your species what was that giant thing you were in what is-” She stopped seeing my look of bewilderment and anger.

"Where is my mech” I asked simply the coldness in my voice cutting though twilights enthusiasm wiping the silly smile from her face as she frowns.

"You mean that big metal thing it’s at the library around the back” she answered her voice laced with confusion before it hit her.

“You’re not going to use that thing on us are you” she asked her voice quivering slightly.

“No I’m not going to use it on you” I sighed my stress levels already though the roof. Twilights face light up

“Oh that’s great because for a minute there I was worried she said laughing awkwardly”

"AHEM plannin on introducin us to this here thing suggercube” I southern voice drawled from the back twlight blushed before regaining her composure.

“UH right these are my friends, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity and pinkie pie” Twilight finished each miniature pony giving a nod or light hello at their name. The pink pony rushed forward her face sporting a border line maniacal grin as she headed for me

“Hi I’m pinkie pie what’s your name you look funny hey do you like parties oh I Know we should throw you a party oh do you like cupcakes cause you got to have cupcakes at a party oh I have an idea how about your my new friend party or maybe a he’s not going to eat us party or maybe even mmmhhp” A orange hoof was shoved into the rambling pink ones mouth as I stood there, in complete horror. How anything could talk so fast and for so long was all that I could think as she continued to ramble on not put off at all by the hoof that was firmly lodged in her mouth. The white pony called Rarity steeped forward and to my shock a British accent exclaimed

“Terribly sorry darling sometimes she babbles nonsense for hours” A sheepish grim appearing on her face

Nodding I silently observe their behaviour each one had unique traits and flaws that were obvious from first sight to the trained eye. I was cut from my mussing by a timid shy voice speaking up

“Uh could we know your name um if that’s okay with you” My steely gaze caused her to squeak and hide behind her friends as their eyes locked onto me.

“Richard my name is Richard Albern” I state my patience already being stretched with their childish antics and questions why should they get to live so care free when my people are dying. I shun this bitter thought deciding that I’m better than that.

“So I have been meaning to ask what is  that mark thing on all your sides” I ask having seen all the ponies around here with them.

"The’re our cutie mark we get them when we find our true talent” Twilight informed me turning so i could get a better look

“Mine represents my love for star gazing and my talent in magic” She continued her enthusiasm bring a light smile to my chaffed lips.

Twilight led me to the library whilst the others chatted idly with one another as we walked I quickly became aware that other ponies were avoiding me some even darting into houses and other buildings to avoid me. I ignored there childish and focused on the task at hand getting to my mech.

Arriving I was surprised to see that the library was in fact inside a large tree. I ignored the babbling pink one and strode forward intent on seeing the hopefully not to damaged mech. I felt a sigh of relief leave my lips as I spotted the still intact mech suit the vicious gorges and scars the only indication that it had fought a hydra. The ponies watched with curiosity as I inspected the machine checking for any internal or weapon damage both being lethal if left. Opening up the hatch I climbed clumsily into the machine hissing in pain as my bruised chest hit’s the edge of the lid.

I slowly activate the mech my Body suffering from weariness made it difficult to reach or activate some of the switches that were above or behind me .Slowly the cameras come on line then the HUD. The familiar electronic hum tells me that the mech is now fully on line. Gingerly I take a step forward preying that it is still operating at 100%. The mech steps forward with no problem and the HUD shows no internal weakness.  Twilight steps forward her face full of curiosity and excitement

“What is that thing” her voice full of glee as she watches the mech stretch its limbs and legs, like an athlete before a marathon.

“This here is one of the most advanced pieces of technology in my world its used for Wa- ah defending people” I finish lamely not wishing to upset the only ponies stopping the princess from sending her guards after me. Which results in me then having to kill them then demolish half the city and then kill her and it makes life very complicated.

“Oh so you’re like a knight defending people” She finishes her face gleaming with interest.

“Yeah lets go with that” I say agitation clear in my voice as they take the hint and change the topic. Sadly changing the topic led to two hours of nonstop questions. I quickly found that my mental power was slowly crumbling as she droned on oblivious to my pain as she rambled. The Mech too my delight was working like a charm given the circumstances. Twilight’s magic had helped bump out some of the more serious dents which had earned her a smidgen of my respect.

“So what are you planning to do whilst you’re in ponyville” Twilight asked whilst we wandered through ponyville, the mech was back at the library which unsurprisingly was also twilights home.

"I’m not sure maybe try some odd jobs here and there” I answered working the stiffness out of my neck having to look down at the 4ft tall pony had caused my neck to get stiff and sore and now I was paying the consequences. The rest of twilights friends had buggered off to doing whatever the hell small colourful ponies do.

Twilight had given me a tour of the deserted small town and I had to grudgingly admit that it was incredibly peaceful once you got over the xenophobic, bigoted racist’s that inhabited the area. Seeing twilight blush so heavily had made the comment so worth the ten minute of her defending the town’s people with bullshit excuses.

"So do you have any family” The Innocent question caused me to go still the subject of Family was very personal to me and I wasn’t about to discuss it with creatures I have known for less than a day.

“I’d rather not talk about that” the coldness in my tone left no question that I wanted to drop the subject” Twilight gave a soft

“Oh” before going silent.

“Twilight would you mind if I went for a walk, alone” I ask needing time to myself.

“Yeah sure shall we meet up at the park in about an hour” Her voice wavered unsure how to properly respond to my sudden mood swing.

“Sounds great” I mumble walking briskly past her, not caring where I went. My family life was like the war long twisted and something you didn’t want to get acquainted with.

My father left us when I was three from there things spiralled downhill, my mother turned to drinking as a solution and soon found herself in debt. Her boyfriend a vicious drunk who liked to resort violence made sure that my childhood was miserable. He would get drunk on a daily bases then take out his frustration of being a fucking loser on me. I was kicked out of the house at seventeen when I socked that drunk in the face when he tried to physical with me.  I worked odd jobs until I joined the army. The army was the only thing I ever gave my 100% too.

So lost in my reminiscing that I didn’t notice a small yellow Pegasus trotting towards me lost in her own thoughts.

“WHAT THE FU” I yelp as I trip over the small Pegasus.

"Hey what the Hell” the small Pegasus yelled slowly rising too its feet its green main ruffled. Turning the Pegasus gives a yelp and tripped landing on its back. It struggles to its feet glaring at me as I openly laugh at it.

“What are you laughing at?” A high pitched female voice yells her fears of me momentarily forgotten.

“Nothing, nothing at all” I say liking the kids attitude.

“You better be” she says grinning.

“Hey your that human thing that everypony talking about, right!” she asks her eyes shining with curiosity.

“That’s me” I drawl looking at her curiously due to her lack of fear.

“OH MY GOSH YOUR SO TALL AND SO WEIRD LOOKING” she babbles her body shaking from excitement.  I laugh at her description watching as she blushes

“Sorry that was mean off me to call you weird” She says glumly kicking her hooves awkwardly.

“He don’t sweat it I am tall and weird looking” I answer as I fell my emotional barriers slowly crumble around her.

“So what’s your name” I ask gently trying to make idle conversation.

“The names Jay and I am on a quest to get the ultimate cutie mark” She puffs out her chest to look impressive causing me to smirk.

“Well that sounds really important my name is Richard” I say playing along with her.

"Huh that’s a strange name” she says tilting her head to the side in confusion.

"Well where I’m from many of the ponies name’s here would be considered weird, or slutty” I reply whispering the last part.

“So what are you doing” Jay asks jumping up onto a local park bench looking at me with interest.

“Just remembering things from my past, By the way what are you doing here by yourself” I ask her.

“I’m going to the everfree forest to get my cutie mark, speaking off which I have to get going” She answers before darting off.

“Um Okay, bye” I reply slightly bewildered.

Later

I meet up with twilight after the hour is up and leisurely walk back to the library enjoying the cool breeze and warm sun that coated my back.

“Miss sparkle what is the everfree forest” I ask. A sense of dread quickly washing over me at her look of horror

“That was where we found you” She says looking at me confused as the colour drains from my face.

“JAY” I whisper in horror as I sprint to get my mech.

“Yeah what about her” Twilight inquires as she gallops beside me.

“She said something about trying to get her cutie mark in that forest” I shout as I reach my mech leaping onto the hatch before throwing myself in.

“WHAT” Twilight yells her face full of horror.

Switching the mech on

“Get a doctor ready I’m going to get her” I order as the mech jumps to life taking off in the direction of the murky, eerie forest. The mech sprints towards the forest houses and startled ponies nothing but coloured blurs as panic fills my very being.

“I will not let another child die” i grunt, reaching the forest I find that the tress seem to have blocked my path in a pathetic attempt to stop me. Growling I point the mech’s particle cannon at the trees snarling.

Jay 1st and 3rd pov

I look in horror as the entrances seals shut trapping me in the pitch black forest with no way out. Gingerly I take a small step forward into the darkness in the vain hopes of finding a way out. The small rays of light that are able to light small segments of the path are the only things keeping me from wandering blindly in this deadly forest.

Jay now wished that she had listened to the zecora from yesterday and just stayed away. Jay cursed her stupid curiosity once again for prevented her from leaving the forest alone. Trying to stay calm Jay wandered though the slightly less dark forest now that her eyes had started to adjust. As she walked she became increasingly aware of the fact that she was not alone.

The Tension that had been building up was nearing breaking point as the things following her were starting to close in. Jay was panicking these things were scaring her she had caught a brief glance at one and it had filled her with the horrors it eyes were blood red. She tore off desperately hoping to find a way out of this demonic forest.

As she ran she skidded to a halt as one of the creatures steeped out in front of her its body barely visible in the low light.

The Creature looked like a pony except it wasn’t a normal pony its eyes were a crimson red that glowed menacingly in the dark. Its body or what was left of it was mostly bones with some patches of rotten skin and fur that was a sickly green and black. The bones were a dirty brown some bones were snapped or damaged. But what unnerved her the most was the dried blood that coated its muzzle and hooves. Whimpering Jay took off whimpering in terror

“You can not escape us” the creature hissed its voice low and raspy as it turned to watch her retreating form. Jay galloped for all her worth as others slowly appeared before her causing her to dart off in random directions to avoid them.

Jay was openly sobbing as she begged pleaded for something to save her from these monsters. Jay yelped as one snapped at her its serrated teeth snapping where her hind hooves had been moments ago.

“We will catch you” It growled its voice slightly higher than the first. Jay crashed thought murky bushes and rotten leaves litter desperately trying to get away from these zombies. Jay felt her sanity slowly folding as the merciless whispers echoed all around

“One of us, you will join is, became one of us” Jay was slowly tiring as her gallop stated to slow and suffer from exhaustion. Jay made the mistake of looking behind her to see if they were still there and tripped over an exposed tree root. Crying out in pain Jay whimpered as she gingerly tried to put pressure on her font left ankle. Crying she hobbled on desperation being the only thing preventing her from collapsing.

jay finds that the monsters are playing with her letting her tire out whilst they leisurely stalk her from behind. Was this how she would die struck down and torn apart. jay shuddered the thought of dying causing her to sob openly as she hopelessly tried to get away her tears blurring her vision as she heard guttural laughter from behind.

"HELP ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME" She shrieked in desperation as she hoped with all her might that an adult would hear her and come and help or at least scare the monsters off. Silence apart from the maniacal laughter that surrounded her.

She tried to make a mad dash hoping to get far enough ahead so she could hide.

But it was all in vain The creatures surrounded her quickly blocking off all possible escape routes flying was useless she wasn’t fast or strong enough to get above them before they got her. Whimpering she huddled up against a tree her body shaking as she realised that this as the end. Why did she have to die what had she done to deserve it if only she had listened to the not so crazy Zebra lady now.

"Mommy" she whimpered as she closed her tear soaked eyes waiting for the end. When nothing happened she looked up to see them just standing there.

“WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT” Jay sobbed as one of the monsters steeped forward this one dwarfing the others and also having large skeletal wings which the others lacked. Its muzzle or what was left of it seemed to be twisted in a malicious smirk

“You thought you could escape , i'm going to enjoy making you squeal" The zombie said laughing cruelly as it opened its mouth displaying its dagger like teeth preparing to tear her apart. Jay closed her eyes expecting a painful death.

“Funny that’s what I was going to say” Jay heard a Voice from the back shout. Jay eyes tore open as  horrible scream of pain echoed around the forest. Looking she witnessed something that she would never forget. A large metal clawed appendage had grabbed the monster and was now holding it up to its massive frame.

The monster cried out in pain as the clawed hand closed around its smaller frame crushing the monsters spine, ribs and neck causing oily, black blood to leak from its eyes and mouth.

The now dead zombie was was dropped on the ground. The creature stepped forward its massive hoof landing on the corpse crushing it with ease, resulting in a sicking crack as it massive hoof crushed the zombie like a insect.

Jay jumped as a booming voice cried out

“ARE YOU OKEY JAY DID THEY HURT YOU”  the creature boomed,

“No”  she whimpering her ears perking up slightly as the voice of the metal monster sounded strangely familiar. The creature paused as if mentally nodding before turning to the disorganized monsters its glowing eyes showing the looks of fear on the faces of the remaining monsters.

Richards’s pov

My radar quickly picked up Jays life sigh and she was being chased by at least a couple dozen hostiles. Sprinting I smashed into trees knocking many of them over or seriously damaging them as I tried to catch up with the little filly. It wasn’t long before I found her surrounded by what looked like zombies. I watched as a large one strutted forward and proclaimed to the terrified Pegasus

***“You thought you could escape , i'm going to enjoy making you scream”* snarling I stepped forward and growled**

“Funny that’s what I was going to say” my  hand shot out smashing into the leader resulting in a startled scream before hoisting it up so it could look at its executioner. It struggled feebly its fore hoofs striking the mech’s hand repeatedly in a pathetic attempt to make me drop it.

I clenched my hand resulting in a sickening wet snap as the mech snapped the weak body in two before dropping it in a heap on the floor. Steeping forward I heard the satisfying crunch as the 12 ton mech crushed the broken body into a fine paste.

Turning I check to make sure that Jay is alright before turning to the other zombies. I allow a cruel smirk to form on my face before activating the mech’s lethal rail gun. A quick whizzing noise fills the forest before a stream of bullets follow illumination the forest in quick bursts of light as the 90mm shells tear though the zombies like a knife though wet paper.

I take devilish pleasure in destroying the weak monsters, enraged by the fact that they would try and hurt a child. The creatures feebly try to fight back throwing spears and knifes at me.

Sadly this proves to be useless as they bounce harmlessly off the reinforced metal armor as I continue to butcher them. The loud rattle of the rail gun drowns out the unholy screams of the dying.

The small pockets remaining try to circle me in an desperate attempt to outmaneuver and flank me they leap as one, trying to overpower the mech as there hoofs slam into the mech’s chest and back. i feel a migraine come on as the intense banging from the monsters causes painful ripples of noise to shoot though my ears. Decide to save precious ammo, I use the mech’s metallic claws and brute strength to finish off the survivors . I smash and tear at the monsters watching with satisfaction as the mech rips them apart.

Limbs and organs fly everywhere as the bloodshed reaches its peak the few remaining zombies, finally backing off as the realization  that they can’t win hits them. Showing no mercy I fire three precise shots from the particle cannon ending their pitiful lives. I watch in sick pleasure as one tries to crawl away its back legs missing as I take my sweet time following it. Walking towards it I place my foot on its back and slowly press down on the creature its chest and spine creaking under the  ever increasing pressure, until it just cracks like an egg shell. I slowly walk towards the cowering filly checking for any injuries or damage. As I approach her she shies away from me her head buried in her hooves sobbing.

“Jay” I whisper my voice gentle as the little filly shakes whimpering softly.

“It’s me Jonathan” I coo trying to coax her out of her fettle position. I open the front hatch of the mech my body becoming visible. Slowly she looks up tears leaking down her face before she limps towards me squeaking in fear when i pick her up placing her on my knee as she snuggles into the bulky suit shaking as she sobs on my lap.

“I- I-I was so scared” She wails her puffy red eyes looking up at me with grief at her near death experience. I gingerly pick her up cradling the weeping filly to my chest as she loudly Hiccups in between sobs. I felt incredibly awkward not having had any experience with situations like this.

jay slowly starts to drift off her hiccups and sobbing becoming softer as her exhaustion from the chase catches up with her. The adrenaline that coursed though her veins now completely gone now.  Sighing i shut the mech’s hatch and place her gently on my lap as I walk back to ponyville. I couldn’t comprehend why I was acting like this something about children brought out the protective side in me.

I never wanted a child to suffer like I did which was why I thought so hard in the army so that children could have a care free life free from war or strive. I followed the path of destruction that I had caused whilst searching for Jay.

I quickly reached the entrance which had wisely reopened. I step forward enjoying the familiar glow of the sun.  I look down at Jay who is sleeping peacefully on my lap which is a small miracle given what she’s been though. I see twilight and the same pony i meet in the hospital galloping towards me worry evident on her face.

What happened is she alright” Twilight shouted as she reached me skidding to a halt in front of the mech. Opening the hatch I gently place Jay on The nurses back as i turn to deal with twilight.

“When I found her she was surrounded by these zombie ponies” I stated watching in interest as her face of concern turned to terror.

"YOU ENCOUNTERED THE BLOODY HOOVES AND SURVIVED” she shouted.

“I did more than survive I wiped out thee hunting group and their leader” I said laughing twilight looked closer and realised that the black stuff on me was blood turning green she nearly vomited as I showed her my foot. Lifting my mech’s right foot I showed her the smashed blob of flesh and bones that was the former leader still attached to my foot.

Twilight squeaked in terror when the leader’s body fell to the ground with a wet splat.

“That was one of the commanders” she whispered

“What the fuck are they” I asked my voice inquisitive Twilight face wrinkled wither due to my language or at having to talk about these bloody hooves remained a mystery to me.

“The bloody hooves where ponies who long ago studied heavily in black magic. Black magic was forbidden and the punishment for using it was banishment. The bloody hooves were banished by celestia 1000 years ago for being in league with nightmare moon they were banished to the everfree forest for the remainders of their life. This unfortunately was useless as they claimed immortality though evil and dark rituals that changed them into what they are today. They are cannibalistic monsters who if they catch you they cruelly warp you into a sick monster” Twilight finished looking green.

My face expressed pure revulsion at the description images of Jay being transformed into a malevolent monstrous shell of her former self filled me with rage.

“Do they have a village or stronghold” I growl my patience still short with the ponies.

“Ye- yes but virtually no one has ever tried to go there and the few that have never came back, even Celestia refuse to send guards there. From it I think I have a book with the name of the location” Twilight finished her face turning to horror as her friends approached.

***"HEY TWILI OH MY GOSH WHAT IS THAT”* Rainbow Dash screamed as the rest of her friends crowded round the corpse on the ground.**

"Is that thang here a blood hoof” Applejack whispered her face pale. Turning the girls looked at the blood coated mech.

"They tried to hurt Jay they were a threat” Pausing I allowed a wicked grin to grace my lips

“I eliminate threats” I finished my voice devoid of emotion.

“And tomorrow I’m going to their base” I finish my voice leaving no room for debate

“WHAT?” was the general outcry.

"You can’t go there darling no one has ever come back” Rarity shouted her face full of fear her tail swishing aggregately back and forth.

“Yeah suggercube them bloody hooves are nasty ones” Applejack said nodding in agreement with Rarity.

“I have defeated a hydra and have also beaten several dozen of them of them not including the one in front of us. I’m sure I can hold my own against a few walking corpses” I finished looking as there face grimaced, remembering the hydra and the after match.

“I’ will be fine I can assure you” I said leaving no room for argumants as the  six nodded half heartedly.

At the library

After retiring to the library Twilight and I poured over all books relating to bloody hooves finding mostly trivial things I discovered that whilst they were resistant to magic and most melee weapons, even they had limits luckily the mech would be more than able to kill them. The bloody hooves were also incredibly quick and stealthy there unnatural coat blending in with the forest allowing them to ambush prey.

Twilight finally found the location in a worn, black book on the front in crimson writing

“BLOODY HOOVES AND THE REIGN OF NIGHTMARE MOON”

In the book it described the raise of nightmare moon and the bloody hooves and also showed locations in the everfree forest where they would most likely set up a fort. I found myself wondering why i cared so much about killing them they had attacked a Pegasus I hardly knew and know I was trying to eradicate them.

The fact that Celestia has allowed these monsters to live for so long is disgraceful and brings up questions. Sadly we were only able to find a few strong hold not the actual main camp itself. From what I had read the forest was hundreds of miles long making it one of the largest forest in equestria and a pain in the ass to find a bloody hooves fortress or castle.

Could it maybe be that I cared for the small filly that now resided in the hospital or was it maybe because in a way I felt it was my duty to protect these peaceful ponies? Snorting I dismissed the whole subject down to my tiredness. Yawning I stretched my arms above my head resulting in a satisfying crack.

Twilight grimaced at the noise her ears flattening against her head for a moment. I laughed as she glared at me

“Don’t do that please” She said snorting at my grin. It was strange i was usually on my guard at all times yet being around such care free creatures made me feel more relaxed. Growling at the thought of going soft I returned to the torturous task of reading though the mountains of Bloody Hooves related books to find out they had anything, that could potentially cause me harm.

To my disgust I found that they could turn other sentient creatures into them they could even turn some of the local wildlife including manticore’s, a Creature twilight was more than able to fill me in on.

As twilight rambled on about the manticore I found my mind drifting off to the events of the last few days the first day fighting with the manticore then the second day meeting the bitchy princess then saving the filly from the Bloody Hooves.

Yawning again I Decided to turn in for the night Twilight glanced at the clock and gasped at how long they had stayed up.

I felt my body flump onto the couch as the strength in my body left turning on my side I made sure that my pistol and knife were safe and still concealed, just in case. My eyes grew heavy and the soft flicker of candle light dimmed as my eyes closed the world going dark as I drifted off into a dreamless sleep.

Outside Ponyville

Four dark figures emerged from the everfree forest there black coats blending in perfectly with the night there glowing red eyes the only indication that something was there. They skulk towards the town looking for their target. These four were only ever called on in desperate times or when needed to capture targets unlike their weaker brethren they were not bond to the forest like the rest of them. They had one mission to capture the creature that had slaughtered twenty of their kind that day and it into one of them. This creature could make them strong enough to finally start attacking towns and converting the inhabitants into more of their kind.

As they reached the silent library they checked to make sure that the inhabitants were asleep before. Slowly they opening the door via magic, another unique trait that they had. Creeping towards the monster they marvelled at its size and weird shape. They wearily approached it there instinct telling them to flee in the face of a deadlier predator but there orders and fear of their commander made them stay and complete the dangerous task. One of the creatures grabbed a cloth pouring a strange green liquid over it before placing the rag roughly on the monsters face. This caused the creature to briefly stir shaking violently before relaxing the potion having done its job the creatures grabbed the monster and flung it roughly onto their backs.

Quietly creeping out them creatures took off for the forest there objective complete.

And that's this chapter complete, thank you all for those who reviewed and the bloody hooves and Jay are property of Jay6 and the/ mlp franchise is property of Lauren Faust.

looking for need a pre-reader if anyone is offering i need help with certain aspects of the story and if someone could show or change those , mistakes for me i would be very grateful. Writing is not my strongest point but  i wanted to have a crack at it.

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