(Chapter 5: The Thief In The Night Or A Starving Soul)

I soared across the sky with the name of one place in my mind, Ponyville. My blood boiled at the name but I continued forward. Due to the fact that it was the only place I knew where I could get food, I had very little options.

I touch down onto one of the top trees looking over Ponyville. Thanks to the clearest night sky and the light of the full moon shining down made it easier to spot the farm in the distance.

I smirked to myself as maybe the gods were on my side tonight. I silently prayed to my mother that I wouldn’t have any more troubles tonight before leaping off the branch and flying towards the farm.

As I neared my Destination I noticed one of the clouds was extremely low to the ground. As I examined it I noticed Rainbow Dash laying on top of it. Questions begin to rise of how she was doing that, but I put that aside until later. Now I’m going on a raid!

As if I had done it all my life I dove straight down into the apple orchard and flew through the trees like an experience expert. Finally I touch down to the edge of the orchard to where the farmhouse sat. I’m guessing applejack lives here, considering her southern accent and this being the only farmhouse.

With that in mind, I quickly made my way over to the barn hoping to find something to carry a lot of food. Slowly I opened up the barn realizing that it hadn’t been locked. Either of these ponies are fools or they trust their neighbours too much.

As I made my way inside I looked around for anything I could use finally I noticed a big saddlebag with a picture of a green apple with a single slice Cut out on each side. Unfortunately it was a little big so I had to use Mage Hand to carry it.

I made my way outside and began to walk back to the orchard. Before I made it to the first tree I heard of gasp behind me. My head shots behind me as I noticed a little pony that had yellow fur with a red main, looking at me with surprise.

I grimaced at the unfortunate luck I was going to have in a few seconds. Before I could do anything else, the little one ran inside and started screaming. Realizing I didn’t have much time I sprinted my way through the orchard using Mage Hand on any Apple I could clearly see. Once I noticed that my bag was full I realized my problem. If I turn back into a raven then I won’t be able to collect my goods, due to the fact that I can’t use magic while being in that form.

My mind raced as I began to think of other ways I could escape. I couldn’t use one with shadows due to the fact with the moon being out, and if Rarity found out how my one with shadow worked, she would have told them instantly.

You can always kill them Ax said in my mind. “Last resort” I replied out loud. Suddenly I could hear the sounds of yapping. I turned around and noticed a dog was chasing after me but the little thing was small so I had little to worry about.

As I turn my head back looking where I was running I felt a yank onto my leg. The little dog, for its size, was extremely fast. It’s teeth were able to crack my hard shell but it did nothing else. unfortunately the force was able to daze me enough to make me lose my momentum and trip falling face first into the ground before rolling.

The little dog began to bite me as I was getting up. Whoever was chasing me was getting close as a light began to brighten through the trees.

I kick the dog off of me, sending it flying. I began to plan my escape.

Using Mage Hand I brought up the saddlebag, placing it into one of the trees, hiding it from site.

The dog was beginning to recover and the plan I had would be painful but it may work. My raven swooped down and transformed us into the white raven. The dog noticed me transform into my weaker state and lunged at me. Thankfully I was still strong and could deal with most of the damage. But I was still a bird and my wing begin to crack.

Eventually something pulled the dog off of me as I was flung to the side. I tried to catch my breath and looked at my broken wing. That was painful, but then Applejack hovering over me. The plan was to see a raven and then move on. But unfortunately for me it didn’t go as planned.

“You poor little critter, Fluttershy ain’t gonna be happy with Winona.” I tried to move away from her, to get as far away as I can but I was too late. “Don’t worry their partner I’ll take you right to Fluttershy! She’ll patch up faster than you can fly!” She said as she was picking me up and placing me on her back.

Thanks to my broken wing I can’t go anywhere and I lost the food I was planning on eating, oh well I guess I have to come back for it. I hope it was worth a broken wing. Now that I think of it I don’t think I’ve ever broken my wing in the game.

it took us a while but eventually we made it to a small cottage on the edge of town. When I was making my scouting run, I had hardly noticed the place thanks to its location.

Applejack BANG her hoof on the door her. One of the lights turned on and after a minute you could hear someone walking down the stairs. Slowly The door opened revealing what seemed to be a timid pony. She had only open the door wide enough to see her turquoise eyes in the dark. She then open the door fully revealing that she had a yellow coat with a very straight pink mane. She also had a pair of wings on her back. They look softer than Rainbows but I could tell they weren’t as strong.

“Hello Applejack, what are you doing here this late..? if you don’t mind me asking that is.” She was so quiet I had to strain my ears to hear the last bit that she said. “Sorry to bother you Fluttershy, but the poor little critter that I have here.” She had turned her body so that I face this mysterious Fluttershy. She let out a sharpie gasp at my condition, to be fair it wasn’t the brightness of plans. Need some medical attention. “I know nopony better than you could fix him up.”

‘Did you just assume my gender bitch?‘ I thought to myself. Now isn’t the time to be putting off jokes you have to get out of here before they take you in. ‘Relax I can be a raven for weeks, and besides, as soon as I get a long rest I’ll be out of here before the sun is even up.’ I countered to myself. Ax had just let out a grown before staying silent.

“Oh, of course!” Fluttershy screamed whispered. Before I had to say in the matter she flipped up her wings and gently pick me up off of Applejacks back. “Don’t worry I’ll take good care of him!” She said in confidence.

Slowly she brought me inside instantly she put me on a shelf with a comfy little pillow and a very small blanket. She then proceeded to patch up my wing. Somehow she did so without even harming me. It felt nice for someone to show compassion to me. She took me in and even gave me a kiss on the forehead before heading upstairs to go to sleep as well. She told me I would have to stay here for a few days, maybe even weeks to fix up my wing. Unknown to her it will only take me eight hours until I’m finally fully healed. I love you D&D!

Due to the fact that one of my features prevent me from sleeping, unless mother summons me, I had to stay as a statue for 7 and a half hours. It actually went by a lot quicker than I expected. I was able to study this room in further detail but eventually my stomach growled as I hadn’t eaten for almost 3 days.

I slowly glided down as my wing was near fixed. Transferring back into my original form I was about to make my way back to the door. My stomach let out another growl and that’s when I noticed the kitchen. For a second I thought about stealing from her… but after everything she had done, I just couldn’t do it. This is pathetic. Fine, go eat your apples, I’m sure they’ll last your while. he said in a sarcastic tone. “I’m not gonna steal from someone who has been so kind to me.” I said out loud to myself.

my impatient stomach let out another growl. Just then I heard a voice. “Hello anypony down there?” said Fluttershy upstairs. I couldn’t think of anything before she made it her way downstairs and locked eyes with me with the burning candle light trey in her mouth.

The candle drop to the ground as she screamed and ran towards the kitchen. I ran after her not wanting her to cause more attention. Instantly I shift into my raven getting a faster speed.

I flew past her, shaking her. I noticed there was a door in the kitchen so I transferred into my regular self and blocked her exit.

She tried to slow down and stop, but she slid right into me. My towering frame over her little one. She let out a small whisper of “o-oh…. my.” Before literally passing out.

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“Well shit”

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About an hour had passed when Fluttershy finally we re-woke on her couch. The sun was about to rise but I couldn’t leave her side yet. I wanted to make sure my caretaker was safe before I headed out.

She rose from the Couch and let out a cute squeak as she noticed me. I was sitting on the chair across from her, I guess it was intimidating. With my Mage Hand I had brought a set of tea from the kitchen. I’ve been getting good with my magic but I’m going to need more practice.

She calmed down a bit as I gently gave it to her. She looked hesitant at the cup, then me, then back down to the cup. Slowly she took a sip. Instantly her eyes widen as she took a few more. “Thank you.” she whispered to me.

“Don’t worry about it, sorry for scaring you.” I said apologetically. I removed my mask to take a sip of my own. Beside me was a saddle bag. I had retrieved it when Fluttershy was knocked out. for a period of time she stared at me and the saddle bag.

“Well sorry for bothering you I’ll be leaving” I said as I noticed the sun rising in the distance. As if timed my stomach let out a huge growl. as the apples didn’t satisfy my hunger and I didn’t want to eat all of them.

“Oh are you hungry, I can make a quick breakfast, if you want.” She said timidly. “No I have trespassed on your land far too long.”

I was about to leave when she looked at me straight in the eyes. Something about that look screams fear and thankfully I can’t feel it. When was the last time you ate” she asked me. Even though I wasn’t fearful I still felt obligated to tell the truth. “Besides the apples that I just ate nearly 3 days ago.” She let out a gasp as she continued. “Oh no you don’t!” All of a sudden this little Pegasus started pushing me with her head into the kitchen. “You need your nutrition to stay healthy!” She scolded.

Fluttershy had me sit at the table as she started cooking. My brain was wondering how the hell she was able to get me to sit down when I was able to take on giants with my bare fist at one point.

She was singing I lovely tune as she was cooking. This mare had shown me such kindness in a few hours. In a way I felt guilty.

She had to finish making eggs and toast as she sat down on the other side. I noticed that she was still tired, I guess she’s not used to waking up early in the morning.

To be polite I had sit down my spear along with my mask to eat with her. After a few minutes I struck up a conversation. “Why are you being so nice to me?” I asked.

She shrunk down a bit noticing that I was sitting across from her. “Well... I heard what my friends told me about you… how you came in and attacked the village…” her words made me a bit angry but I made sure to keep a stone face. “But a few hours before… I needed a special herb for a friend of mine who has been deathly sickened. I couldn’t stand watching Angel die! So I went into the ever free the only known place the herb resides. I didn’t have time to tell the others, Angel could’ve died at any hour. All of a sudden I was attacked by Timberwolves. They chased me for a good few minutes I thought I was a goner... but then they turn around. I kinda got curious and decided to follow them a little bit… that’s when I noticed you fighting off the Timberwolves. Even when you face the Timberwolf king you showed bravery and took down the beast… well I would’ve preferred you take care of it a different way because of you I’m still alive and I was able to find the herb to save Angel.” At the end of her tail she was in tears.

I don’t know what possessed me but I found myself running towards her and hugging her in an awkward embrace. She cried into my shoulder knowing that she could’ve died that day if it wasn’t for my random showing. I smirked as I knew my mother planned this. It’s obvious she wants this one alive and I’m not complaining as I want her life to. I gently whispered into her ear that everything was fine and that she is no longer in danger.

After that we began to part ways. I let her know that I won’t stop raiding the apple family and that I hope she also stays neutral in this so that she doesn’t affect either side mentally. She agreed to the terms but offered me a place to stay and food to eat whenever I needed. I told her on the condition that if I were to be found out she would not go down the ship with me. finally, I made my way to the castle.

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I Let out a sigh as I’m finally safe. Just then and Necklace appeared out of thin air and dropped right in front of my hooves. Curious I picked up the necklace.

Instantly I got sent a message through telekinesis. "I am John, contractor of Mórrígan, Goddess of fate and war. Should you need my help, simply call me and I shall come."

Are there more warlocks out there i’ve never heard of this Mórrígan, but he can possibly be homebrew.

Just then as I was investigating I heard something shatter all around me. It’s seem like reality itself was shattering. Suddenly knowledge of the token presented itself to me. I learned how to create one, and what their purposes Is. I learned that there’s millions if not billions of us. Each one having chosen a different character from a game, movie or anime and becoming that person.

As I came back to the world of the living I realize I just made a crit success. Reality itself gave me the knowledge to understand this. But if that’s true I can also Crit fail which could be the end of me. I’m going to have to be careful from now on.

Excellent and Ally will Greatly give us an edge over the ponies call upon this John immediately. It seems he didn’t realize the crit. I wonder if I’m the only one that can see it.

“no way” I said “if I’m summoning an ally. we’re not gonna be fighting some goddamn ponies. We’re going to be training, spring or going on an adventure into a dangerous dungeon for golden other valuable items. You know what I’m gonna get some stuff and do exactly that. It’s time to have some action” I said as I began to explore the castle wondering if I’ll be able to find anything useful onto our Adventure. Besides it’s getting boring and if this guy is strong I might be able to use my full power against him. Now that will be fun.

Author's Note

Unfortunately the crossover I was doing got cancelled. Is there anyone else who is willing to cross.over