He had been trying to put together everything that was happening around him. He had appeared in Equestria, his mind was unable to comprehend all the things that was going on. Deciding that it was best to think carefully about what he may want to do next, "So right now I am in Derpy's home... She may try something with me, I am going to have to get going. More then anything she has the best intentions. However, I know that she had only just met me and who knows how the seasons are right now... However, maybe I should at least try to trust her a little instead of assuming she has bad intentions."

He states to himself very clearly happy with what had happened at least for the brief amount of time he had spent there. A smile brewed up on his face, as he tried to look around for anything that might speak out to him for something to use to write with. Yet silly him, he forgot they already had parchment, so he could at least get that to write on with the inkquill pen. He would quickly take some time to get a shower in, he knew that he would need it. The scars of the battles fresh on his being from the Timberwolves, and yet no matter what he had thought originally? He was more then happy that he had a head on his shoulders.

Once he was freshened up, he had placed some of the variety of soaps that she had back where they belonged. Walked out with a towel, and had grabbed the extra set of clothes that seemed to be sitting there, "Derpy? My goodness you really are like you were in those stories." A chuckle escaped his lips, living in a world that he had only dreamed of. Yet he knew that this was going to only be the beginning of what he would assume was the longest journey of his life, a journey in a new world.

Lix decided that it was time, placing the new set of clothes on his being a rather interesting set of black and blue threads that gave off a strange Chinese garb that looked really rather nice. He was always a fan of other countries garb, more so then where he belonged half the time.

Having decided that he should head out finally he had managed to disregard brushing his hair. More often then not he always had it fluff out making for a rather inconvenient time. As he would head down the stairs, at least briefly to check if the coast was clear.

Panning to the left, was the kitchen and dining area where she had said she was setting up some muffins and cupcakes. The very scent hitting his nostrils as he gave a sigh, his stomach betraying him.

Moving towards the fresh batch on the counter top, he felt himself moving closer and closer for that delicious warmth that came with a muffin. Each row of these muffins had a different look to them, one seemed to have blueberries, another banana and nuts yet the last 2 he couldn't figure out by the sight. One seemed to be blue and the other seemed to be pink. "That's strange... Are muffins supposed to look a different color like that? I mean with food coloring I would understand but..."

A voice was heard from upstairs, the sirens call from Derpy in a sing song tune. "Oh human. Where have you gone? I couldn't find you in the bathroom or bedroom I provided.~" Her voice seeming to be a little angry judging by the tone.

"Wonder what's wrong with her?" Then he remembered his initial thought. "No... Is it actually that time?" He quickly snagged a tray of muffins, scarfing them down before bolting out the back door.

While his figure seemed to slowly shrink into the distance moving closer towards the ever free forest once again? Perhaps wishing to take his chances there, a set of eyes were peering out of the window. Changing from a golden hue, to a rather green emerald. "You won't escape for long.~"

While he saw the front row of the trees that signaled the ever free forest. He frowned as he remembered his time there albeit brief. Not really wanting to go back until he heard the movement coming from behind him, causing him to immediately bolt into the forest! "Nope! Most horror situations or even fics I have read usually end up badly in this environment!" Rushing in without regard to what had happened before. He found himself jogging for roughly 15 minutes.

Panting heavily at this point he would look behind him as he spoke to himself. "Wonder if that was derpy following me... Hope she will understand."

The sound of a twig breaking made his head snap towards the direction of the sound. Low and behold there it was... Growling at him once again. "Timberwolves..."

One after another the creatures began to appear growling, claws growing with a green substance dripping from their mouths. Unlike before though, he had some time to think about a situation like this should it occur. Immediately he would wrap up his fists with some spare cloth that he had taken from the bathroom of Ditzies home, sorry ditzy. Now with some shoes, and his hands wrapped up maybe he wou-

As if the monologuing wasn't enough it would seem his thoughts were interrupted as they began to circle him. One jumping forward in a pounce noticing he was busy in his own head.

Lix taking this chance slowly raised his leg and went in for an upward strike into its maw. He wasn't sure if he timed it right but when he closed his eyes and heard the connect, he didn't feel.... Pain? Eyes opening immediately, the timberwolf looked stunned as he had managed to kick through the wood and knock the briar heart out of its body. This noticeably angered the others..

"Uh... Oops?..."

Was all he could get out as 3 jumped at him only for him to duck downward. In a comical fashion all 3 slammed their heads together, hitting the ground with a whine and grumble, yet he wasn't there? Neither was the briar heart.

There was movement in the trees, he could hear it as he ran through the brush with various thorns. Falling downward into a hole in the ground, all he could do was let out a loud high pitch squeak as he abruptly hit the ground... There was an audible snap when he hit the ground, as his body began to sweat... "Was that... My arm?..." The initial shock hadn't quite worn off before he burst sitting upright and saw his arm twisted backwards. Unable to hold back as the pain lurched forward onto him. He screamed out into the sky above, rolling around in pain with tears pouring down his cheeks.

"How do protagonists do this?! Breaking a bone is far worse then they make it look!" He howled in pained sorrow, as he heard a voice nearby.

"Man, really sensitive isn't he?" one voice called out.

A second lower in tone, "Yes but he may be our only shot out of here."

A third higher in range then the both. "A human at that.. Weren't they extinct?"

All three voices quieted as they then spoke in unison. "We can grant you an opportunity! We can take care of your arm and even grant you perhaps a single power. If you only give us the briar heart you hold in your hand."

These voices seemed strangely familiar, yet he couldn't quite place it as the pain was overcoming him again. Only wanting the pain to stop he seemed to speak through gritted teeth with urgency. "Okay... Please hurry and stop the pain.."

A laugh echoed around the caverns as his arm was engulfed in tri colored magic. Bone Snapping back into place and healing at a rapid pace, until it felt as good as new.

"Well... Guess you aren't just talk are you?" With the pain gone he could now focus, the voices began again. "Now a power in exchange for that briar heart correct?"

Slowly he held out the briar heart only to immediately hold it back. "Wait... What are the limits to my power I can gain?"

"Only as limited as your imagination you could say.~" the voices echoed as Lix thought about it for a bit.

Thinking to himself, he had read about someone using a cassette to alter things in his world around him. Also being able to mess with time might be helpful to get out of sticky situations.

"How about the ability to manipulate time, to clarify. A wave to freeze time, a snap to rewind and a wink to fast forward?" It would be silent for a bit as they all spoke up once more. "That is doable... But why not choose another power? You could have immortality, maybe even super strength or speed, flight even a form like the ponies! Why waste it to control time to get out of danger?"

He could only smile as he responded. "Why not find out? I asked for the power as you said and now you will get your briar heart." He tossed the briar heart in the air only for it to be enveloped in the tri colored glow. Placed down in the darkness all 3 rays came forward zapping him as he immediately felt as if his whole body was being destroyed. Reformed, dissected torn apart only to be put together once more.

Panting heavily, he immediately gave a wave to them in thanks before passing out from the pain. His last words were, "Thanks... But why is magic so painful?..." As he blacked out.

Author's Note

Finally it resumes!

A wave to freeze time, a snap to rewind and a wink to fast forward? <-- A placeholder to remember for whenever it is used.