Equestria Canterlot Harbor

Royal Dock

"We're going to Marewaii!"

"We're going to Marewaii!"

"We're going to…"

"WE KNOW!"

Twilight Sparkle, newly crowned Princess of Magic and Friendship, glared at Pinkie Pie, who was still completely ecstatic about their next journey. The others rolled their eyes at the two mares. Spike didn't mind, he was buried in a comic book.

"C'mon, Twilight!" Pinkie said. "We're going to literal PARADISE! What's not to like or be excited about?"

"We're not going on vacation, that's one, and two is that this is a diplomatic mission." Twilight replied. "I know that you're excited, but…"

"Excited?" Rarity scoffed. "I'm absolutely thrilled! All of us are! The fashions in Marewaii are the stuff of legend!"

"And all the delicious FOOD!" Pinkie added. "Ah, I could so go from a pound of Macadamia nuts right about now…"

Pinkie pulled out a hammock strung beneath two palm trees and laid back, smiling dreamily.

Everyone else raised an eyebrow, including a now-attentive Spike.

"Okay, I'm good!" she said, placing the palm trees and hammock back in her mane. "So, why are we going?"

"GRR! I told you that like ten times!" Twilight replied. "There's been a lot of volcanic activity as of late, and Celestia's worried that Mount Kilauwhinny will erupt. It's one of the largest volcanoes in our world, and if it does erupt, we're all in big trouble."

"Why's that?" Rainbow Dash asked.

"The last time it erupted, it was known as "The Year without a Summer"." Twilight said. "The ash cloud obscured the sun for over a month, and Celestia wants to be sure that it's safe."

"Then let's go!" Applejack said. "Let's get on down there, and see what's going on!"

As the Element Bearers loaded into the schooner that would take them to the remote island chain, Twilight pulled out her reference guide on Marewaii as Spike hopped into a deck chair.

"So, what can we expect?" Fluttershy asked.

"Well, some of the most exotic animal species hail from there." Twilight said. "Hey, check this out."

As the others crowded around, Twilight turned the page, revealing a carving of a hound-like beast wreathed in flame and ash.

"What is that?" Rainbow asked.

"The Guardian of the Flame." Twilight said. "According to Marewaiian myth, this creature causes volcanoes to erupt just by roaring. It's also apparently a local deity, worshipped by the local tribes."

"Wow." Fluttershy said. "What else?"

"Not only can it control heat and flame, but stone and even the sun's rays." Twilight continued. "This Guardian is apparently one of three, the other two control lightning and water. But those two have been lost to time."

"I bet I could beat the lightning one in a race." Rainbow boasted.

"I wouldn't be so sure." Twilight said. "The visible return stroke of a bolt of lightning is over 200,000 miles per hour. That's fast, really fast."

"Eh, doesn't matter." Rainbow shrugged. "I've done the Sonic Rainboom before, remember?"

"True." Twilight replied. "Though, there's one last footnote. This Guardian's origins are still the source of debate, but local legend states it came from another world, one completely different from ours."

"So it's an alien?" Pinkie asked.

"Please, it can't be." Twilight said. "Aliens don't exist. Most likely it's some Marewaiian Timberwolf, or something similar."

"Let's hope so." Rarity said. "I don't like the thought of being burned alive."

As the journey continued, little did they know that Twilight's declaration would be proven wrong.

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Earth
Oahu, Hawaii.

Honolulu City

"Hey, see you tomorrow Mark!"

"You too, Jake!"

As a boy of about eighteen strolled out of his high school, the sun shone down on him and the bustling city of Honolulu. This was Mark Sykes, the son of David Sykes, who was a renowned volcanologist and scientist.

Mark walked through the busy streets of Honolulu, feeling a heavy weight in his left pocket. Inside his jeans was a small brass key, for a lock Mark knew all too well. As the cars drove by and the sights were seen, Mark took in a deep sigh.

For the longest time, Mark's father had kept a small chest in his closet, locked away. Mark had never asked what was inside, and when he was younger, just touching it had burned his skin slightly. Even now, whenever he was near it, it still gave off an aura of heat.

Mark knew that his dad wouldn't mind if he opened it…

...because David Sykes was currently comatose in the hospital, for about two weeks now. While gathering samples from Mount Kilauea, he collapsed and passed out to the distress of his fellow workers. The official cause was smoke inhalation, but Mark knew his dad was wearing a filter mask and hazmat suit that day. Mark had learned to fend for himself as his parents were divorced, however...

He still felt twinges of sadness inside of him. The divorce wasn't bad, it was his dad falling into a coma that really hurt Mark inside. He had just learned not to let it show on the outside. Mom currently lived in San Francisco, and his dad and her were on good terms, but he did miss her sometimes.

Still, whatever was in that chest, Mark didn't care. As he entered his suburban home and walked up the stairs, he saw to his surprise that the chest was on his bedroom desk, accompanied by a piece of paper.

He picked up the note after depositing his backpack and began to read his dad's writing.

Now is the time, Mark. Open the chest, and be brave.

Dad.

Mark touched the chest. It was cool to his fingertips, almost quiet. Mark slid the key into the lock, and lifted the worn cover.

Inside was a rock or meteor fragment, colored obsidian black. The strange thing was it was glowing a dark orange and red.

"Figures." Mark said. "Dad had a rock inside the chest all this time."

Mark picked the rock up and set it on his desk, before turning away.

Then, the glowing ceased and the room was illuminated by the summer sun. As Mark turned around, the glowing resumed, only much more powerful. As Mark covered his eyes, there was a blast, a scorch of flame, and Mark Sykes was gone, the only evidence he was ever there was a burn mark on the floor.

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Mark Sykes's vision returned, and he groggily wiped his eyes clear. As he stood up, he looked down and yelled in panic.

Instead of his human feet, a pair of large gray paws greeted him. As he scrambled back in fright, he looked at a puddle of water on his left.

Instead of his human face, he was now a canid being, with a flat muzzle colored gray. Brown fur covered his body, and a reddish orange crest sat on his forehead. Furthermore, he could see smoke and ash coming out of his back. As he began to breathe rapidly, he thought hard in fear and panic.

"No, nonononono...This can't be happening..." he gasped, starting to panic. As he collapsed over his new gait and begaen to breathe rapidly, he let his eyes start to tear up. Then, the wind started to blow, and Mark started to recover.

"Okay, let's try to calm down." he thought. "So I'm not human anymore, I'm...wait, am I…"

Then, he remembered. He was a Pokemon, a Fire-Type Legendary if he recalled it correctly. Then again, he hadn't played Pokemon in a while, but his knowledge of the series was still good, fresh in his mind.

"Entei, that's right…" he said. "So, I'm an...Entei now. And I'm stuck in who-knows-where, thanks to that stupid rock in dad's stupid chest…"

As he kicked the dust in anger, almost tripping himself again, he looked around at the foliage that surrounded him.

"Where am I?" he asked the air. As he gingerly took a step forward towards a cliff in front of him, he looked up to see a large mountain ahead of him…

...and a village on the slopes and plains surrounding it.

"Great, I'm clearly not in Honolulu or anywhere I've been before." he growled. "Damn it!"

As he snorted, he looked down at the village again. As he raised an eyebrow and considered his options, he gave a sigh of defeat.

"Well, anywhere's better than here." he groaned, setting off towards the town and an uncertain fate, stumbling every so often.

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As Mark Sykes, now an Entei, walked through the woods, he could've sworn to anyone that met him that he was still in Hawaii. The calls of the birds, the rustling of wind in the trees...it was so much like home. He felt a tear in his eye take shape, knowing that he wasn't human anymore. He wouldn't see mom, or dad, or any of his friends again...

Mark shook his head, knowing that his chances of getting to Earth, let alone back to Honolulu, were slim to none. He collapsed in the dirt, letting a fews tears slide down his eyes and into the sandy ground.

"HELP!"

Mark's eyes shot open, and searched for the source of the call. Then, it echoed again.

"HELP ME!"

Mark tore off towards the left, running as fast as he could manage, considering his new body was not exactly what he was used to. As he tore into a clearing, he saw something completely unbelievable.

A small equine being, wearing Hawaiian native clothing and a lei, was backed into a rock formation by several wild boars. They most likely weren't happy to see the equine one.

Mark growled and yelled as loud as he could, trying to get their attention. Except instead of a yell, he roared so loudly that the birds took to the air. The boars turned around and snarled at him, leaving the equine alone.

"Get away!" Mark yelled. "Go home!"

One of the boars charged, tusks at the ready. Mark rolled to the side and bit down as hard as he could, landing a blow to the boar's back. As it squealed in pain, the others with it charged as one.

"I said get away!" Mark said, and something inside of him responded with his cry of challenge. He tackled the boar, and upon realizing he still had teeth and claws, tore into the boar's throat. As it fell dead, the remaining boars charged. Mark stumbled around, dodging as best he could while biting ferociously on whatever he could reach.

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Kani Hai was scared to move. She had been sent by her village's Elder, Lokoa Hai, to gather medicinal herbs from the forest. She had been warned to watch out for the boars, but she hadn't listened and wandered into one of their dens.

A few more moments and she would've been badly injured. However, it seems the spirits were with her in that moment…

...and the Guardian of the Flame then appeared to save her. The Hound of Fire, said only to appear to those who are worthy, was currently battling the boars who were attacking her with brute force.

However, the Guardian was supposed to be nonverbal, able only to speak the ancient tongue of the ancestors.

And now, it had spoken in the common tongue, clear as day. As she watched, the remaining boars were sent running and limping away, and the Hound of Fire smiled, roaring triumphantly.

"And stay out!" he smiled. "Wow, that was fun, and kind of exhilarating"

He rolled his shoulders to relax them, then he turned to her.

"You okay?" he asked. "I'm a little lost, can you understand me?"

"Yes, I can." Kani said. "You're the Guardian of Flame!"

"What?" the Hound replied. "Okay, you can explain later. I'd prefer to be called...Entei."

"Of course, Entei." Kani said. "Wait, you're hurt!"

Now that she mentioned it, Mark noticed a gash in his side.

"It's not that bad." he replied.

"If you'll let me, I can heal it for now." Kani said.

"Go ahead." Entei said. Kani quickly laid him down, and quickly made a poultice with the herbs she had. As she applied it to the wound, Entei sucked in a breath at a stinging feeling, then the pain dulled significantly.

"Thanks, kid." Entei said, grateful. "Can you show me to the nearest town, or wherever people live around here?"

"My village isn't far." Kani said. "I'd be honored."

"Lead the way."

Kani hopped to her hooves, and Entei followed her through the forest.

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"So, I have a few questions." Entei said. "What's your name?"

"Kani Hai." she said. "I'll answer your questions as best I can, but my father the Elder should have more answers, if you need them."

As the two of them conversed, Entei learned this world was known as Equis, and he was currently in the Marewaiian Islands, southeast of Equestria. Apparently she was also a pony unicorn, and only about seven years old.

"So, this isn't Earth?" he asked.

"I don't believe so." Kani said. "Where is Earth?"

"The world I came from." Entei said. "Not important. So, who's in charge around here?"

"The Royal Sisters rule Equestria." Kani said. "But my father, the Chief, rules the village and this part of the island. Speaking of, we're almost there!"

As they turned onto a stone path, Entei saw a stallion in his older years come forward and embrace Kani tightly.

"We heard your screams." he said. "What happened?"

"The boars attacked, but I was saved." Kani said. "By him."

As the villagers and the stallion noticed Entei, they bowed their heads as one.

"Okay, what's with all the bowing?" he asked. "Am I, like, a god or something?"

"In a sense." the stallion said. "I am Lokoa Hai, chief of this village. Come, O great one. I will provide whatever you need."

"Well, something to eat and drink would be nice." Entei sighed. "And answers to some questions I have."

"Whatever you ask, I will reveal." Lokoa said. "Come."

"See you around, kid." Entei said as he and the chief departed. As they entered the chief's tent, a ship appeared on the horizon, approaching the harbor city.

Author's Note

Yep, my first displaced and a story I'm quite proud of.

So, each chapter I will post his moveset. Currently he only knows Flamethrower, but that'll change as the story progresses.

Next time-the Elements arrive, and Entei deals with some pesky and rather rude outlanders...

EDIT-Wow, I can't believe how quickly this took off. I'm so grateful, truly. I've removed the displaced tags and mentions, and reworked the story a bit more for details. Again, thank you so much for the support.