The lost boy

Knocking me out of memory lane I push the tipped cart off of me and look around. Apparently there was a hill and a tree that disagreed with my mode of transportation. Whatever. It's not like I'm using it anymore. Putting it back into the breifcase it seemed to dissolve. Based on the numbers I got a refund so that's nice.

Before I enter this city I have to acknowledge that there are likely people with bad intentions. But the main problem is I have to be silent and not draw too much attention. I am now weaker then most people here. This could be easily solved if my idea works ,but I'll also use plan B since my fear counter is skyrocketing. First plan B because I think someone is coming.

A couple hundred, pretty much what I had expected. Hopefully this works the first time or it would be counterproductive. The future holds many different sticks of mine but this is my "magic stick". Crossing my fingers I put it all on the line and hope for the best, like always.

"Hey you!" Getting a better look at the stallion he looked like the stereotypical gangster. Before he can say another word I ask him a quick question. "Hello good sir, are you part of a gang or are you doing this out of desperation?" He pulled out a knife and threatened me, but since his fear didn't raise he must of had someone in the shadows.

With this new information there are people I need to talk to. Sadly he isn't one of them but his corpse could help if in perfect condition.

avada kedavra
Thankfully it worked otherwise I would have looked like an idiot. Putting my new wand away I loot his body and sure enough I was not his first. Someone saw me I can sense their fear. Turning to the ally way I ask to speak with the boss but they ignore me. But hey, it's theit loss so why worry. I will find the crime bosses eventually. They all rule by fear, right?

Looking up spells and curses on Google I bookmark them for later. The other creature's fear has lessened so there must be reinforcements. I can hear them coming. Time to see what I can do about plan A. I really hope this works. I feel so giddy! Without looking at the price since that wouldn't have stop me, I open the case.

Fuck. Thid was not a pleasant feeling. It was like all my insides were moved around. Then my brain was picked apart and stitched back together. But it was worth it. I have a power and I know how to use it. Looking at the breifcase I think I should be a little more careful on my usage.

Turning back around I find his four buddies with additional bodyguard looking fellows. There was a street light a little ahead of me so I start walking towards it. They are yelling and I can hear them getting closer but that doesn't matter. Reaching the light pole I go behind it and, just like the cartoons, I vanish.

Thinking about it the "hidebehind" was made for people like me. While they look around trying to find me I just soak up the fear they are starting to give off. Sneaking further down the road I lean against a different street light till they notice. Instead of doing the same thing again, all of them head back into the ally way. They are no fun.

Whatever. I pull out a tracking device and throw it at the original four. It sticks to one of their backs. Well now an entire new city to explore and so much fun to be had. Letting out three of my clones to explore, we walk in different directions.

Walking down the empty streets and hiding when someone looks my way. This made me significantly slower but safety first and all that. Plus I have to get used to my new power. When I hide it just feels so weird.

Well, well, well, there are more then just ponies here it seems. There's a rather downtrodden Griffen walking down the street. God damn it, after all this time you think I would learn. But NNNOOOOOOOooo let there be freindship and have an open heart. What the hell as long as it's not a pony. Walking up next to her I wait to see if she pushes me away before I start the conversation.

Taking the angry glare as an invitation, I first step away from her claws. "I talk about myself if you talk about yourself or I walk away and we both get mugged." Saying that with in a joking manner seemed to divert her anger. Though I should take them more seriously if they get too close.

"Was that a threat or a promise." With a quick smirk wanting violence and bloodshed. "If you really want to there a couple ponies trailing us. But I can only give emotional support or be an unwilling meat shield." That got a quick laugh out of her. "I can't tell if your serious or not with that mask. What's with the mask?" Oh right. The mask that makes you paranoid, almost forgotten about that.

"I wasn't born a griffon but I'm trying to convert. Think it's working?" That got a giggle from her, which was nice.
"Hehe What are you on and can I have some?"
"Now I understand. Bad breakup blues or something like that."
"What!?!? NO!! Well sort of. Actually it was just a friend though." She was betrayed by her best friend?! Be still my beating heart.
"I know the feeling, trust me." Wow I'm getting a lot of fear energy. Seems like the mini me's are having a lot of fun.
"humph Whatever looser" rolling her eyes she looks away from me. Fear was what blocked us but not from my mask.

She was rightfully looking at me like I was insane. But I know that I was loosing her. That I don't care is always when you only have that one last chance. Maybe she listened or maybe she didn't but no one can say that I didn't try. This may help her more then empty words. When i was younger I wanted someone to say this to me. Not something online or a pamphlet. She just won't let me in so I took a shot in the dark.

Not looking back I walk away not knowing how she looked at me. Not likely I could even tell anyway. Social cues and reading the room aren't my strong suits. Once I was out of her sight I ran to the nearest place I could hide. This isn't my proudest moment, but I lost track of time crying. They may call me a monster, a killer, insane but they cannot say I am a hypocrite or that I didn't at least try. That's my main problem.
I guess I always try and put my heart on the line. Opening the briefcase I pull out ear buds which barely cost one point so I could use my phone to listen to some music. Right now I just need to calm down.

Ten minutes

Twenty minutes

Two hours

That's better. I need to control myself. That smiley little kid that looks at the good in people has to stay down. To be honest I'm surprised he's still around with how much I bury him. But they say to drown your demons but mine learned to swim I guess. That doesn't matter he'll fade away again soon enough.

With no more distractions I wonder around the city. There will be a day when getting the layout of anywhere will be done much faster, but it's nice for a pleasant night stroll once in awhile. When I was walking through the park I start to yawn which was kind of disappointing. Not needing sleep would have been efficient but I guess even with energy you still have to make up for it the normal way. Climbing a tree to a high place were there were enough branches to hold me, I lay down using my breifcase as a pillow.

With my eyes drooping like they were made out of lead, I wonder what the others are up to.