The psychotic gentlegriff

It’s been a week since I first awoke in this castle and I’ve learnt a lot about this place, unicorns can use magic because they have something akin to arteries and veins that allow the flow of raw mana to their horn. So theoretically I could alter my body to have these “thormick passages” leading to my claws. That would open a whole new type of science to explore, a truly magical science.

But as for right now, I was being taught how to fly and my impression of this Wonderbolt Captain was…. Well an impression to be nice about the matter. She wouldn’t stop shouting, as if the concept of an indoor voice was nothing more than a myth. But I’d be lying if it wasn’t effective, then again being tossed off the highest tower of Canterlot Castle would definitely give one the incentive to learn quickly. In short, I crash landed. This received the wonderbolt Captain an earful from Celestia when she court wind of my crash and she captured the wind very fast. Probably because I face planted 10 feet or so, from her and two griffons. I wasn’t able to get a good look at them, you know…. Because I was dazed. But hearing the loud shouty Captain go quiet made me feel better. I must have fell asleep to the soothing sound of a furious Alicorn. Which is an impressive achievement if you ask me.

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Princess Celestia’s POV.

“CAPTAIN SKY STAR!!!! WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!!!! THROWING ANUBIS OFF THE CASTLE!!!! WELL!?!” I was enraged, why would my wonderbolt Captain think that was a good idea.

“I’m soo sorry, I thought he’d just figure it out like….”

“LIKE WHAT!?!? BECAUSE YOU THOUGHT WRONG!!! NOW MAKE YOURSELF useful and get one of the Doctors, NOW!!!” And with that final word Captain Sky zoomed off, fuelled by guilt and fear.

“Celestia please calm down the griff’s still breathing and nothing looks broken.”

“That’s not the point Blackfeather, this griffon’s already been through enough.”

“Enough? Enough of what Celestia? More so, what breed of griffon is he? He’s quite the vibrant one, what do you think Silver dear? Stop poking him with that stick.”

“Sorry mother, I was just checking if he was awake.”

Blackfeather raised her eyebrow. “And….”

“I can confirm, he’s unconscious.” Silver gave a sheepish smile. Then I gently lifted Anubis’s bruised body out of the dirt, taking extra care to support his limbs and head. I placed him onto the soft cushion that I brought with me, I’ve noticed that he’s gotten bigger over the last week. Before he barely reached my chest, now he reaches up to my collarbone. I believe that this was because he was eating well, if that was the case I can only pity the condition he was kept in for most of his life.

“So Celestia what was with the outburst? And where did you find such a griffon, to begin with?”

“I’m not sure why I got really mad, maybe because I told him that he could trust Captain Sky Star with his life.”

“Okay that makes sense but where did he appear from? Surely he has family looking for him. Right? Right Celestia?”

“No. I found him in the abandoned hospital that the foalnappers were committing horrific acts of cruelty in and that’s not even the worst of it. He said he had just escaped from an underground bunker, where he and others were experimented on, and then he was abducted again by somepony else shortly after. He claims the bunker was destroyed and he was the only one to survive.” The two hens stared in horror at what they had just heard. The discussed was written on Blackfeather’s face. Silverfeather scooted closer to her mother and nuzzled her head into the crook of her neck. I knew I shouldn’t have given so much detail but I did, why? Did it really bother me so much. The fact that I never knew and did nothing, I can only hope the tortured souls found peace.

Then Blackfeather ran her talons through his fur and winced, I presume at the sensation of feeling the scars he had. “That’s not even the worst of it, feel his neck.” I looked away knowing I shouldn’t have said anything, it wasn’t my right to speak on behalf of Anubis. But he never spoke of his past to anypony else. I had tried to bring it up, but he quickly changed the subject every time. Only Dr Tender Care, Captain Sky Star and myself were aware of the bunker portion of his life, now two more know. I can only hope he doesn’t feel betrayed by me telling them. “Celestia, this is horrific how did this happen? It goes all the way around.”

“I’m sorry but I’ve already said too much without even asking him if he’s fine with it.” With a sudden gust of wind, two of the griffon guards clad in dark steel flight armour landed, kicking up a small cloud of dust and the smaller of the two spoke. “Queen Blackfeather, princess Celestia would you like us to show this griffon to the cantorlot dungeons?” The guard had an unsettling feeling about him.

“There will be no need for that Private Goldenbeak, you can go back to your patrol now.” The guards took off with a salute and Blackfeather glared daggers at the one who spoken to her, she was giving off an aura of anger.

“Psss silver what was that all about?” Silver then leaned over and placed her talon in between us and her mother.

“Long story short, that dork is the son of a noble family who is trying to marry their way into the royal family and mom doesn’t like them one bit. The hatred dates back to the great divide of the first empire. When the second empire was born the family hatred never died down.”

“Oh my, tha.” Celestia was cut off by a now peeved griffon hen.

“That’s non of your business Celestia. Please don’t try to help and silver dear, learn to whisper. I could hear you from over here.”

“I was whispering.” Silver responded with an indignant tone.

“Yes, to a dragon maybe but anycreature else would have heard that entire conversation.”

Silver groaned in frustration. “Mum, why’s everything gotta be a lecture. Could you please stop criticising my every action.”

“If I did that, you’d be in your room reading those corny romance novels and spending all your time daydreaming.”

“Muum!!! How many times have I told you that they’re not corny. What’s your problem with them anyway, it’s not like you’re reading them!” Silver’s cheeks went red, I couldn’t tell if this was from embarrassment or anger. She then launched herself into the air and shot off in the direction of her guest room.

“Aargh!!!!I’m only trying to help you!!! Silver, get back here this instants!!!!” She was breathing hard and slowly started to practice her breathing exercises to calm down. “What!! I’m trying to be a good mother, I don’t know what to do? She’s been getting worse Celestia?”

“Blackfeather, have you tried to…. Maybe you should try not criticising her actions so much.” Her gaze hardened, then softened into a look of defeat. “But what do I know about raising a teen, I’ve never been a mother before Blackfeather.”

She gave a sigh and laid down and shook her head. “I’ll give it a try but I don’t want her to get hurt Celestia. She wants to go on crazy adventures and be swept off her claws and all that fantasy stuff. It’s those romance books, they’re filling her head with unreal expectations.”

“Just give it a go and if it doesn’t work you can always blame me.” I gave her a warm smile. Then I noticed that Anubis was beginning to stir from his sleep. “Hey Blackfeather, look.” I pointed to Anubis with my hoof.

“Okay? What am I looking that exactly.”

“Sh sh, just watch. He does this adorable thing when he wakes up.” Then Anubis left wing shot out and it was followed by the right one. He Began to stretch his entire body and gave the cutest yawn possible. Both Celestia and Blackfeather awed at the sight. Then his right ears started to flick at something unseen, he scratched it with a claw and sat up.

“So you watch him wake up? Celestia that’s creepy.” Blackfeather gave me a questioning look.

“Of course not, what gave you that impression. No I have just noticed a trend that occurs when he wakes up. He normally takes an afternoon nap in the royal gardens.”

Then a displeased voice ran out. “I’m sorry I didn’t know me waking up was a spectator sport.” Then he turned to us and paused for a second. “Who’s the griffon Celestia? And where did Captain Shouty go?”

“Anubis don’t you feel sore? Never mind, this is Queen Blackfeather of the griffon kingdom and Sky Star has went to fetch a doctor.”

“Well at least I’m not getting yelled at, oh where are my manners. I’m Anubis Grimgost your highness, it’s a horror to meet you.” He gave a small bow and a kind smile.

“Wow Celestia, you didn’t tell me how well mannered he is.” Blackfeather gave me an impish look. “Anubis Grimgost how old are you?”

“I’m seventeen you’re highness, if you don’t mind me asking but why do you ask?”

“Because I have a daughter, that’s two years older than you and I’d like her to make a real friend. What are your thoughts Celestia?”

“Really, mhmm how about no.” He wore a wide smile and continued. “Not to be rude but right now I’m trying to learn as much as possible so I don’t want to waste any time on social interaction.” And with that he turned around and walked away. I think we were both in shock, he had turn down the opportunity to be introduced to a princess, of course we were in shock. Blackfeather turned to me and we looked at each other, She broke the silence. “What just happened Celestia?”

“He hit his head a little too hard?”

“Yeah don’t let him and my husband meet, he’ll try and adopt him as the son he never had. Speaking of which I’m pregnant with a cub.”

“WHAAAT!!?!!?”

“Oh and what are you going to tell the doctor you sent for, I mean his patient got up and walked away.”

“WHYYY did you have to remind me, aargh.”

“HEHEHEH! But that’s the best part, reminding you.”

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Anubis had just exited the castle’s bathhouse and was now sprinting towards the medical wing. He had discovered something that made his heart sink, on his foreleg there was something that he had not seen before. A bite mark, a once human bite mark. It was faint but not unnoticeable. His mind was flooded with thoughts that unsettled him to his core. Was he infected, how long did he have left to make a cure. Where was he going to get the ingredients. That’s it dr Tender has key to the storerooms, if he could “borrow” them he might be able to save himself.

He barged into the doctor’s office and relaxed when he saw no pony there. He immediately started to look through the drawers. By the time he found the keys, the office looked like a tornado had tour through it without mercy.

He bolted out of the office and bumped into the owner. “Sorry for the mess Tender I’ll help clean it up later, bye!” Dr Tender was more than a little confused but he was about to find out what Anubis had meant very soon. “Doctor what was that all about?”

“Not a clue nurse Sweet Tone, not a clu…” rage boiled up within him and he let out a feral shout. “ANUBIS!!!!!!!!!!!”

“Wow he’s got a pair of lungs on him. Hahahah I’m in trouble.” Anubis made it to the storeroom and fiddled with the key, trying to find the right one. When he had opened the door, he instantly started to search frantically muttering the ingredients to himself. That when another griffon peaked through the doorway and let herself in. “H-hello?” This sudden noise startled Anubis and he lunged at the intruder. “ Ouch!! What are you doing bird brain!” When the feminine voice hit his ears he jumped off her and apologised. Then he immediately got back to searching, he started grabbing different items and bottles that he tucked under his wings. Once he got everything he needed, Anubis ran passed the female griffon and to his room but little did he know that she was hot on his tail with an angered expression.

He made it to his room and slammed the door shut, locking it shut. Then he started setting up the stolen equipment and chemicals, he got straight to work mixing and separating different types of chemicals. Unbeknownst to him a griffon hen watched with a curious gaze at him working. She found it mesmerising to witness, she had never seen somegriff work so manically and yet he didn’t brake anything. It was entrancing to witness.

Then he took the final product and used a syringe to collect a large quantity of the cure, he only hoped that he remembered it correctly. “Fuck this, aargh!”

“Woah! what in the Tartarus are you doing!”

She scared Anubis and he jammed the needle deeper in his foreleg, and the rest of the cure when in. “AAH!!! Ouch!!! Why are you in my room…. Hey yooou, I’m gonna take a nap now. Goodnight.” He slurred his words and fell limp. Silver began to believe that all he does is sleep. She started to wonder about the place, snooping through his stuff. “Why did he do that? Ah who cares. What an idiot, stabbing himself like that and what was in the needle? So many questions and the one who had the answers had drugged himself.”