Chapter 14: Time on the Everfree part 3

Frank POV

Once the shock of being the new king of the Changelings wore off, Chrysalis had then asked where she and her children will stay at reminding me that her hive had been destroyed by the vile mage. I then suggested that they stay at the castle of the two sisters since it was the only place that was big enough to house her children to which they all nodded. But before we left Leah then asked if I could help place her ship near the old castle to which I agreed and proceeded to lift the large vessel with my bare hands as me and the changelings flied toward the old castle with Eris, Leah, and Chrysalis inside the ship. And after placing the ship near the old castle the changelings then proceeded to make themselves at home in the ruined castle thankfully many of the rooms were still in good condition to house many of them.

Though what was surprising was when the changelings made a throne for me which was a large seat in the middle with two spears crossed together in the back as I sat on it before they placed a black metal crown with green stones around it. Leah was happy to have her ship placed near an area away from the carnivorous creatures of the Everfree and through the old use of the old books of the castle she was able to learn more about the planet she was in. I also had the chance to learn more about the Changelings thanks to Chrysalis, but she and her changelings started acting strange once I told them of my past. They even snarled once I told her of how the leaders of my people wanted to imprison me after saving them from Kane and his generals. I was able to calm them down and explained to them that I didn’t need to worry about them anymore though Chrysalis said she wouldn’t mind *punishing those damn bastards for branding her beloved savior as a threat to the world* her words not mine. Things were quiet after that as the days went by though I did have to get rid of cockatrice that was slithering its way toward a group of changelings.

Which later became lunch as me, Eris, and Leah ate the creature once it was dealt with though it became surprising when Chrysalis started asking to try it to which I did as she starts eating it completely after taking the first bite. I wasn’t sure what to think since she mentioned that she and her changelings are unable to consume anything but love, as Eris suggested that it could be the result of being turned into a human after offering her my love. Not only that, but she has been acting weird as well. As the days went by, she would occasionally be next to me for some odd reason not to mention she would also rub up against me like a cat which was uncomfortable for me since I have yet to get a new shirt. Later, I would also find myself being cuddled by the girls as well whenever I go to sleep much to my bewilderment keep in mind, I never went through something like this back on earth though I can already imagine a lot of men from my world looking at me with envy. It was then that I decided to take a stroll through the forest much to the disagreement of the queen, but I needed to do something to clear my head especially since I still needed to discuss what had happened during my stay in the Everfree to the royal sisters.

I also brought my blade which was now reduced to the size of a dagger since that last attack in the necromancer had caused my sword to shatter into pieces though I didn’t mind since it reminded me of the broken sword from the movie Conan the Barbarian. And that Eris got me something to wear on my upper body which was just a leather vest that had the design of a famous movie gang, I’ll give you a hint it based on a fictional gang from coney Island. Some of you may think I was trying to run away from all of this, but I honestly had a lot on my mind like how to explain all of this to the royal sisters. When discussing this to Chrysalis, she was afraid of the thought of confronting the sisters after what she and her children did in the past though I assured her that they may be willing to hear her out and discuss a sort of truce between their two kingdoms. But after thinking about it I am not so sure for all I know they may hold a grudge against the queen, plus I don’t know how they will react once I tell them that I am their new king. And of our new protogen visitor who had been staying in the Everfree Forest for some time now and the fight with that damn Necromancer which would probably make them even more worried.

“Hay Wae….” I groaned out as another headache was building up as I continued my walk.

“I never thought I would have to deal with things like this. I just hope things go well once I come home and meet the sisters again now that heat season is ending.” I say with a sigh praying for things to be peaceful for once.

Hopefully things will be fine once I return to Canterlot and if I am lucky, I might be able to meet the mane 6 and I bet Pinkie Pie will have a party set up for me once that day comes. As a chuckled escaped my lips as I smiled at the thought, however it was then that I felt a strange presence nearby as I looked around only to spot a ghostly figure standing near a tree. The figure was glowing in a white light by I managed to make out its body which looked like that of an alicorn though it seemed to be much taller with a longer wingspan and sharper horn as it waves to me before disappearing. Just then a trail of blue wisps appeared before me leading me much further down the path, normally I would have been freaked out about this, but for some reason I was compelled to follow as I move down the path.

As I continued down the path, I noticed that the trees were blocking out the sky as vines hung around from each direction and the branches were contorted into a tunnel the further, I went down and upon reaching the end of the tunnel I was then hit with a blinding light as I covered my eyes. Once I felt the light dimming down, I opened my eyes only to find myself in a strange looking temple with white marble design and after looking around the area it was then that I noticed something at the very center of this place.

There stood a shinning broad sword embedded on a stone slab and as I got closer to it, I noticed a scroll near the sword as I grabbed it and proceeded to read whatever was written.

“To Sir McCloud I wish to congratulate you on your courageous acts upon arriving to Equestria. But I fear that the there will be more threats that wish to cause great harm to not just the ponies, but to the other races around the world. Which is why I present to you this sword which I believe will aid you against the upcoming threats and as a thank you for all that you have done. You are true hero Sir McCloud, and you will always be one no matter what your people may think of you. Take care and good luck. P.S. Take good care of my daughters and tell them that I am proud of them. Signed… FAUST?!!!”

I yelled out in shock for I knew who Faust was though back on earth she was known as the creator of the show called Lauran Faust and how the fandom had presented her as some celestial equine being called Faust. To think that in this Equestria Faust is a goddess and is giving me a sword as thanks for protecting her ponies as and if am correct when she said take care of her daughters, she must be talking about Celestia and Luna. Shaking my head as I remembered where I was now as I placed the scroll into my bag and was now in front of the blade and started to examine the design on the weapon before. The design was like the Atlantean sword from the movie Conan the Barbarian only the blade had a more purplish, a pummel on the end of the handle with had the mark of a 6-pointed star and in the center of the sword guard was the omega symbol which matched the one marked on the back of my metal hand. Once that was done, I then grabbed the blade with my right hand and proceeded to pull it out from the slab before pointed the blade upward in the air.

And after doing that, I soon felt a surge of energy coursing through me something unlike anything I have ever experienced as the blade itself began to glow in a magenta like aura before a bright flash was made. As I was then writhing with pain since I didn’t cover my eyes in time as my sight had become blurry but was slowly fading as I got up from the ground with my new sword in hand and back to where I was in the forest.

“Well, that was… something.” I said as I began to examine my new sword as a later noticed a new sword sheath strapped around my belt and figured that it was a bonus for my sword.

Just then through my enhanced hearing I heard a commotion going on down west from I was as I proceeded to dash towards that direction with sword in hand, before letting out a sigh and a single phrase.

“So much for a peaceful walk.”

3rd POV

Deep within the forest everything was quiet, but that all changed as a group of 4 females were seen running down the path each dressed in rags as well as metal cuffs wrapped around their wrists as a group of armored guards were chasing them down. These guards had the appearance of biped moose’s 8 in total as one of them tosses a net catching two of the females while the other 2 were then cornered by the 3 of the moose’s who had their spears pointed to them and perverted grins plastered on their faces.

“Did you really think that you could escape us?” said one of the guards as he grabbed one of the females by the neck.

“No one escapes from the caribou, and you better realize that, for where you’re going you will be making our men very happy.” Said another who licked his lips with a perverted desire as the other men begin to laugh maniacally until…

BAM!!!!!

The guard that was grabbing one of the females receives a punch to the face as the forces of the attack launches him toward a nearby tree as he collides to its trunk before hitting the ground. Both the caribou plus the runaway females stood their flabbergasted at what had happened as they stared at the newcomer who just a minute ago sent the guard flying towards a tree for it was none other than Frank himself. Angered at this one of them then charges at the newcomer with his spear and thrusts it forward only for the weapon to shatter once it made contact to the newcomer’s chest. Frank then swung his sword to the guard’s chest as it cuts through the caribou’s chest plate while the rest of him was cut into two before hitting the ground as everyone went wide-eyed at this. Soon 3 more were seen rushing towards as Frank then leaps towards them before striking the middle guard with a drop kick to the face before bringing the rest of his body down to the ground. The other two turn around as the one of the lefts comes at him with a spiked mace to which Frank catches it with his left hand then kicks the guard right in the nuts as the guard falls to his knees clenching onto his groan before receiving a right cross kick to the face. The guard on the right then comes towards him with a sword as Frank then grabs the mace by the handle then strikes the incoming guard across the face as he was sent flying like hitting a homerun in baseball. The remaining 4 guards were seen shaking in fear after witnessing their men get destroyed by an unknown creature and as Frank looks at them, he suddenly disappears before reappearing in front of the first guard. As Frank thrusts his sword into the first guard’s chest and pulls it out before striking the 2nd one with a spiked mace to the head then delivered a right jab kick to the 3rd one’s chest which left a foot imprint on the guards chest plate before hitting the ground. The last one then grabs one of the females and places a large dagger over the girls neck as the other females had looks of worry as Frank stood still.

“Put down your weapons or I will cut this bitches throat!” Said the guard as Frank stared at the guard with a burning hatred as he drops his sword and the spiked mace. The guard smiles at this, but Frank then disappears again startling the guard as he then felt his arm which held the dagger be pulled back and is wide-eyed when he sees Frank before him with a fiery rage in his eyes. The girl was let go and falls onto her knees as Frank twists the guards arm causing him to scream in agony as he drops his dagger as Frank catches it then drives it to the guard’s neck silencing him for good before slumping onto the ground.

Frank then takes a deep breath as he then turns toward the girl who was held hostage with a much more neutral expression. And upon closer inspection he realized that the female he saved was a diamond dog female with a white coat and long hair as a strand of her hair covered one of her eyes.

Note: thumps up to the artist for making this design.

The female diamond dog was still in a state of shock from the whole ordeal but was broken out of her shock once Frank booped her on the nose as the female diamond dog stared back at the human who was kneeling to her level.

“You alright?” he asked in a tone that made the diamond dog feel oddly relaxed as the female diamond dog nodded to which Frank smiles at her.

“That’s good to hear. Anyway, I should probably break you and your friends out of those cuffs around your wrists.” Said the human as he proceeds to tear the cuffs out from her wrist much to their shock before helping the diamond dog girl up to her feet.

Once Frank was done, he then does the same to the other 3 girls it was then that he noticed that each girl was a different race as they were relieving the pain in their wrists.

The first one was a large minotaur female with a tannish coat, black hair, white horns, and a body that would make any woman scream in envy and make any male feel intimidated.

Note: big ups to the artist and thank you lunaslove for suggesting this image.

The next was a Pegasus mare with a pink coat, darker pink wavy hair and mane, with nice looking curves, emerald eyes, and had a unique looking cutie mark of a white pinkish music note with a yellow crown underneath it.

Note: some of you may recognize this character and thumps up to the artist for this design.

The last female was a surprise to Frank for it was none other than a female centaur the human part having white skin, with sky blue hair and eye, grey horns, a dark blue equine body with an ethereal tail that moved around like water as she had the mark of the saint’s fleur de lis on its romp. The only centaur he knew from the show was Tirek, but he never thought that he would ever meet a female centaur let alone a very beautiful one at that.

Note: this was suggested by Lunaslove, hope you guys like the idea of a new centaur like this in Equestria. Also shoutout to chadporter from deviantart.com for his amazing design

It was that that the female minotaur then stood before the human who was much taller than him as his head was up to her chest as he looked up toward the minotaur who had a questioning gaze to him.

“Who are you?” she asked as Frank scratched the back of his head.

“Oh right, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Frank McCloud who is staying in an old castle in the forest. Who are you 4?” he asked as the minotaur spoke first.

“My name is Sonya.” Said the minotaur female as another female then answered.

“My name Pipp Petals.” Said the Pegasus mare as another female answered.

“My name is Layla.” Said the diamond dog in a shy tone as the last female then answered.

“I am Chloe.” Said the female centaur as Pipp begins to float around Frank examining his appearance.

“Strange I have never seen some pony like you then again I have never heard of something called a hooman before.

Layla began to sniff around him as her tail began to wag like that of a dog but once Frank took a look at her she then backed away as she hides under her hair like a certain butter yellow Pegasus he knew. Sonya is seen examining Frank’s body noticing the muscles he possesses though they weren’t big like the male minotaur’s she could tell that the human was strong especially after witnessing the fight between him and the caribou. Though for some strange reason it excited her much to her confusion as Chloe then moves toward him as she noticed his metal right hand and after placing a hand over it, she was shocked at what she thought was an armored glove was his actual hand.

“Your hand…” she said in a worried tone as this caused the others to look at him as he presented his hand to the others who all gasped at the sight by its bizarre appearance and the omega symbol marked on the back of his hand.

“What in the world happened to your hand?” said Sonya to which the human sighed as he grabbed his new sword from the ground and placed in its sheath.

“That is a long story, but right now its best we leave this place for there might be others like these idiots nearby.” He said though Sonya had a look of suspicion on her face.

“How do we know that you won’t sell us as slaves to some other master?” said the minotaur female as Frank facepalms at this.

“Where I come from slavery is a crime and those who enforce slavery are punished for it. I especially despise those who enslave women as well plus I doubt you wish to run into any of the wildlife here in the Everfree?” said Frank though Sonya was a bit reluctant to trust the human male but agreed anyway.

“I will need a weapon.” She demanded as Frank then hands her the spiked mace from before to her which Sonya nodded at as Frank leads the women toward the old castle. The walk down the path was a quiet one, until Pipp floats beside the human.

“Hey Frank. Just out of curiosity what exactly is a hooman? She asked mispronouncing the word.

“It’s human use a *u* when saying the word. And to answer your question humans are an evolved race of primates. Well from what the scientist believes though I am actually the very first of my kind seeing is how humans have not been seen in this world for thousands of years since their only mentioned from the legends of the ponies.” He said to which catches the other girl’s attention.

“I have heard of those legends, but none of the legends ever mention of a human with such power. Especially the kind that you possessed when you fought those caribou guards and without magic.” Said Chloe as Frank nodded at her.

“That is true. And the reason for that is because I am much more different than the ones from the legends. For what you saw was simply me using my strength and speed to deal with those idiots though I do possess other abilities as well, but I had to suppress them so that the royal sisters wouldn’t find me especially since heat season is almost ending.” Said the human as the girls went wide-eyed at him when he mentioned royal sisters.

“Wait you know the royal sisters?” asked Pipp as Frank nodded at her.

“Wait why would you not want to be found?” Asked Sonya as Frank looked away wishing not to answer this but knew he had to.

“At this time the ponies are undergoing what is called heat season along with the royal sisters who I offered me a place in their castle after arriving to their kingdom from a portal.” He said which surprised the girls.

“And to avoid being pounced on by either sister who I have grown close to as friends I had decided to stay in this here forest for the time being once heat season is over which it will in about 5 days.” He said as Sonya raised an eyebrow at him.

“Strange males usually look forward to something like this.” She said as Frank stared back at her unamused.

“Well I am not like that after all my mother raised me to be better than that. Though if you don’t mind me asking what exactly happened to each of you to be in chains and dressed in rags?” he asked as the girls looked away some with shame though the minotaur had a look of anger on her face as Layla spoke.

“Our homes were invaded by the Caribou when we refused to serve them though some of us were sold by our own for money.” She said shivering at the memory as Sonya snorted.

“I was fighting alongside a platoon of Minotaur warriors to stop them, but the bastards had overpowered us and was reduced to a slave.” Said Sonya angrily as Frank sighed at this.

“Well, where we’re going you, all won’t have to worry about the Caribou. I am currently staying with some other guests at the old castle so don’t be surprised once we’re there also once heat season ends, I am sure the princesses will offer you all a place in their kingdom that is if you wish to return to your original homes.” He said as each of them shook their heads some who wish to stay far away from their homes will others were too ashamed to return home.

Time had gone by until finally they had arrived at the old castle which was being renovated thanks to the new occupants there and just before Frank could say a word, he is hugged by a worried looking Chrysalis as she wraps her arms around his neck.

“Frank, Thank goodness you’re okay. I was beginning to get worried when you didn’t come back.” She said only to be pulled away by an outstretched lion paw as Eris the goddess of chaos coils around him like a snake.

“I am the only one who wraps around the human not you!” she said as Chrysalis hisses at her as the two glared at each other. It was then that the Protogen Leah arrives to greet the human.

“Oh Frank your back. We were all getting worried when you didn’t return from your walk. Especially when the sun was beginning to set, and we were about to go in and find you-…” said Leah as Sonya then coughs a bit which causes the other three to finally notice the 4 new females here as Frank sighs at this.

“Yeah, about that. We have a lot to talk about.” He said as he begins his explanation of what had happened during his walk in the Everfree.

Frank POV

We were now inside the castle as I explained to Eris, Chrysalis, and Leah about my walk in the Everfree from how I had received a new sword to saving a group of runaway slaves from the caribou. As well as ease the other 4 girls who were uneasy at the sight of the changelings as Pipp and Layla were shaking in fear while Sonya had her spiked mace ready incase one of them makes the first move. Which resulted into me having to disarm Sonya of her weapon and to try comforting some of the scared changeling though not before sending a disapproving look at the minotaur female who looked away with her arms crossed. Eris then clears her throat catching my attention.

“So let me get this straight you, during your walk you were led by a ghostly apparition of an alicorn and was led to some strange place where you were then given a sword by the one and only Faust. Then after that you came across these four girls who were runaway slaves of the caribou and after defeating the guards you then freed them and brought them here?” she said clarifying to what I just told them as I nodded at her.

“If you don’t believe me here’s the letter that was on the sword before I pulled it out.” I said handing her the scroll as she proceeds to read it and goes wide-eyed at the document as Chrysalis and the other 4 females did the same.

“Wait who is Faust?” asked a confused Leah as all eyes were on her now.

“Faust happens to be the goddess that is responsible for the creation of the very world that we live in. And to think that the goddess herself had bestow a gift towards you Frank, is just mind blowing.” Said Chrysalis as the other nodded in agreement.

To be honest I was a bit surprised at all of this since I didn’t think I would ever get the attention of a literal goddess during my stay in Equestria.

“However, this news about the caribou is troubling. Especially after hearing that they were transporting slaves through the Everfree.” Said Eris.

“Not only that. Its also a shock to hear that you were enslaved after they raided your homes and were sold by your own people to them.” said Leah as the 4 girls looked down as Layla wrapped her arms around her as she started to tremble.

“From what I heard their king has recently become bold as he sent his army to acquire new territory for his empire, but that’s not all. After being captured I heard from one of the caribou that the king has been gaining power from a strange medallion that he wears which seems to grant him power to reinforce his control over his kingdom when some of the doe were beginning to rebel against him.” Said Chloe as this catches my attention.

“A medallion?” I asked as the Chloe nodded.

“She is telling the truth, if I remember correctly the caribou were not this powerful, but after their king got a hold of this medallion his men had become powerful while the females have become nothing but submissive slaves to the men there.” Said Layla as I started to wonder about the whole thing before looking towards Eris.

“Doesn’t this seem familiar to what had happened in Ponyvile and in Canterlot. Two individuals who became powerful from out of nowhere only to discover that it was from an item they received. This can’t be a coincidence.” I said as Eris wondered.

“That may be a possibility, but I am afraid there isn’t anything the royal sisters can do about since this is a matter from another kingdom. Unless the caribou plan to target this kingdom is where we get involve in the matter but unless we have proof of that we can’t do anything about this.” She said and it was then that Sonya stepped in with a scroll in hand.

“I managed to grab this off from one of the guards Frank took down and well I think you should read it.” Said Sonya as Eris grabbed the scroll and goes wide-eyed at what was written in the document.

“T-they plan to invade our kingdom in about 3 days from now. The caribou that was transporting the 4 girls were also a scouting the land to find possible areas to invade Ponyvile before going to Canterlot.” She said as we go wide-eyed at the news.

“But that’s not enough time the kingdom is still under the effects of heat season, which will end in 5 days.” Said Chrysalis

“It would seem that they plan to mobilize their forces when the kingdom is at their weakest not to mention that probably heard wind about the royal sister going into heat as well.” said Sonya as they all looked worried.

“What if I stopped them?” I asked all eyes were one me now. As Eris, Chrysalis, and Leah seemed unsure about the whole thing, while Layla, Chloe, Pipp, and Sonya looked at me as if I went mad.

“This isn’t a time to be making jokes. We are talking about an entire nation about to invade this land how can one male take down a nation all on his own?” asked Sonya who was lived at this point.

“If he were a normal male. Frank has done a lot of things during his stay in Equestria such as taking down in entire legion of bandits and a giant black dragon that had invaded Ponyvile all on his own. Not only that he also took down a mad prince who turned himself into a giant stone golem and his army of golems from destroying Canterlot.” said Eris as Chrysalis stepped in.

“Not only that, but he also protected me and my children from a necromancer who was responsible for slaughtering many of my changelings and the destruction of the jade hive. And even after the necromancer turned into a skeleton dragon Frank was able to destroy him with nothing but brute strength and destroyed him with just a powerful strike from his sword that cut through the vile mage and the trees behind him.” Said the queen as the other four looked me with shock and awe though I could tell Sonya was still on the fence about this.

Soon Leah approaches me with a concerned look on her mask.

“Are your sure you want to do this Frank? This could be dangerous.” She said worryingly as Pipp flew next to me.

“She is right. The Caribou tore many of homes apart and even when we fought back, we were immediately overpowered by them.” she said however this did little to change my mind.

Some of you may not now this, but I hated the caribou which was heavily reinforced after the many fanfics written about the Caribou taking over the land called the “Fall of Equestria” hearing that these animals would force females into being sex slaves for their so-called great nation would always make my blood boil with rage. I had hoped that this Equestria would not have something like this, but sadly I was wrong, however this also meant that I have a chance to prevent this kingdom and any other kingdom from begin conquered by King Dain and his followers. And to punish that bastard of a king for even doing all of this along with any of his damn followers for no one was the right to enforce their dominants to another especially not to a female.

With my mind made up I looked toward the others and nodded at them.

“I am if it means having to stop other kingdoms from being conquered then that’s what I am about to do.” I say in resolution as the others were still not sure about this as Eris let out a sigh before snapping her fingers as a map appeared before me.

“If that’s what you’re going to do you will need a map to lead you in the right direction. Though I have to mention that the kingdom is pretty far so you may want to head out as fast as you can.” She said much to the surprise of the others while I nodded.

“No problem I will just fly there, be back soon.” I say before placing the scroll onto my bag as I shot out through an open window before blasting off toward the Caribou kingdom with speed that would probably make Rainbow jealous and impressed. And as I swore through the sky I began to ignite my power to the fullest knowing what I was getting myself into for what I am about to do is take on an entire kingdom and I will need everything I have to take them down.

“Caribou kingdom here I come.”

3rd POV

Everyone else back at the castle just finished seeing Frank fly out from the window before blasting off into the sky as Eris looked at the whole thing in amusement the other girls had looks of shock and disbelief on their face.

“Did he just… fly? Without wings?” asked a perplexed Pipp as Chloe and Layla nodded at her still in disbelief.

“What kind of male is he?” asked Sonya who for some reason was trembling after witnessing something that shouldn’t be possible.

“That’s because Frank isn’t a normal individual. For he possesses abilities that make him different from the other humans from his world and its thanks to him that Ponyvile and Canterlot are still in one piece. And after hearing this your more curious about the human and what is correct?” Said Eris as the other girls except for Leah and Chrysalis nodded their head as Eris crosses her arms.

“Alright then well you see it all when…”

Author's Note

Finally got this done and you guys are in luck for i will be posting another chapter that continues where this one left off.

Also shout out to Lunaslove for the idea which i will be expanding in future chapters and stay tune because the next chapter Frank Takes on the Caribou Kingdom.

Update 5/7/2022: The link for Chloe's design isn't working due to the artist deactivating his/her account on deviant art and i am having trouble trying to post the image i have saved on my phone and pc.