The psychotic gentlegriff

Anubis’s POV

I had just gotten out of the shower and opened my closet, I have about a hour before I have to meet up with Silver at the castle gates. It would be a lie if I said I was a little nervous but mostly excited.

I was going to spend the hour trying to fix my clothes, they were 3 sizes too small and Zodiac had given me a basic run down of how to use the green Necrovine artefact, it was going to be painful for the first time.

“Well here goes nothing.”

My claw began to glow a sick green and the gray and red three piece suit began to expand until it was too large to fit on me.

I then slipped into it and reignited my claw, I began to string the suit around until it fitted perfectly. I walked over to the mirror and gave myself a once over, it looked great but my chest fluff prevented me from buttoning up the top three buttons. It still looked good but now I couldn’t wear my tie.

After excepting that I couldn’t wear my tie, I made my way through the castle and bumped into Captain Graceful. “Oh sorry Captain, I didn’t see you there.”

“It’s fine…. A-Anubis you’ve gotten b-bigger….”

“Oh yeah, I had a bit of a growth spurt. What do you think?”

“Um a bit is an understatement…. Well you look smart, where are you going?”

“Um I’m going on a date with…. Princess Silverfeather.”

“No way! Congrats dude, so why are you here chatting to me? Get going!”

“Oh yeah, I’m going to be late!! Bye!!” I took off running and left him in the dust as i bolted down the hall. I zoomed past everycreature and finally exited the castle, seeing the gates i swiftly walked over to them and I saw six guards and Silver…. she was beautiful, I froze in place at the sight of her.

The dress she was wearing showed off her curves and paired miraculously with her gray and dark blue coat and feathers. It was a light metallic blue that shimmered in the sun, the feathers on top of her head had been brushed to one side completing the look.

She’s coming…. She’s coming over! Shit! Think of something to say!

“Good afternoon Anubis you look great, gray and dark Red look good on you. And I like the way your chest fluff sticks out.”

“W-why thank you S-Silver…. Wow, I just…. Wow, you drop dead gorgeous. You had me struggling to even speak, how long did you spend getting ready because it’s definitely paid off.”

“Hehehe oh shush you, my mum went a little overboard and well this is the result.” She gave a little spin and I fluffed my wings, for some reason they were beginning to get itchy.

“You should let your mum go overboard more often because she knows what she’s doing, I mean look at you, you’re sexy….” I felt my cheeks warm up and Silver turned a light crimson.

“Y- you really think so?”

“He he he well I wasn’t planning on saying it out loud but yeah, so what are we waiting for, let’s start this date.”

“Heheheh yes, let’s.”

I followed Silver to the gates and the escort of guards surrounded us, the gates were raised and we were now officially on our date. She let me down the streets of Canterlot and we when into a fancy restaurant that she had already booked for us. I was honestly impressed that she had managed to do that in just a day.

“Come on Anubis, we’ve got a table on the second floor and they serve meat.”

“Oh okay now you’ve got my attention, lead the way my lady.”

“Heheheh oh shush you, I’ve heard that this place has some of the best food in Canterlot.”

“Mhmmm better than the castle? Because that’s hard for me to believe.”

“Well we’ll just have to find out, come on move that butt of yours.”

“Relax, we’ve got the entire day so let’s take some time to enjoy it.”

“Mhmmm okay but if we miss something because you wanted to smell the flowers, then you better make it up to me.”

“Do you take payment’s over time?”

“Nope, all at front.”

“Shoot! Anyway witch table is ours?”

“This one, so…. Aren’t you going to help me get seated?”

“Why, can’t you do it yourself?”

“Yes but this is a date and…. Well that’s what I read the griff does in my novels.”

“Oh okay then allow me, Silver.”

“Thank you, what a gentlegriff.”

“Hey! I do try.”

“Yes but you could try a little harder although I do like the rough cut personality, it’s new.”

“I don’t know if that was a compliment or an insult but either way, thanks.”

“You’re not welcome heheheh.”

A waiter brought us the menus and waited for us to make our orders, she had a neutral expression on her face.

“I think I’ll have the…. Lobster with garlic butter and the egg fried rice.”

“And I’ll have some muscles with spaghetti and mushroom sauce.”

That’s something new I’ve learnt, Silver likes mushrooms. Can’t say that I agree with her taste.

“And what would her highness and her date like to drink?”

“I’ll have some red wine, please.”

“Hehehe Anubis, you’re not old enough to drink wine, so two grape juices please.”

“Of course, I’ll bring it out immediately your highness.”

“Psss Anubis, you can’t just ask for wine.”

“Well I just did and I probably would have gotten it if you didn’t say that I’m not old enough.”

“Heheheh stop messing around, we’re on a date.”

“But aren’t we supposed to be messing around?”

“….yes but…. I’m not sure how a date is meant to go but mum said that if you have fun, it’s a good date.”

“So let’s enjoy the food and go have a good time.”

“I know a place that you might like, there’s going to be a live performance at the opera house.”

“Opera? Sounds nice, when does it start?”

“At 8, so we have a lot of time before then, so I’ve planned a private Wonderbolt’s air show.”

“Oh really, that’ll be cool to see Captain Shouty fly about.”

“Heheheh you can’t keep calling her that, if she heard you, she would work you into the ground.”

“Heheheh yeah she would but that’s if I get caught.”

“Not if, but when.”

“Well I just have to deal with her, when she finds out but you’ll support me…. Right?”

“Well it depends if I enjoy this date.” She had an impish smile on her beak.

“But you’re the one who planned it, so don’t blame me if it goes horribly wrong.”

“It won’t because I’m the one who planned it.”

“And that’s meant to reassure me?”

“Yes.” She puffed out her chest and raised her beak.

“Ok, I’m a little reassured.”

“Good, sniff* sniff* oh our food is ready!”

“That was fast? Are we sure that it’s cooked properly?”

“Well it’s a good thing we have a taste tester and by we, I mean I have a taste tester. Witch is you, so if it’s poisoned please tell me.”

“Tell you, I’ll be dead nimrod.”

“What does that even mean.”

“No clue but you should stop being a nimrod, it can’t be good for your health.”

“Oh shush you, you’re terrible hehehehe.”

The waiter walked out of the kitchen doors and made her way to our table, she placed two dishes on the table and lifted the lids.

“bon appétit your highness, please enjoy your meal.”

“Thank you very much.”

“Thanks, this looks incredible. Please give the chef my compliments.”

“Of course, now if you’ll excuse me.” She left and a different waiter brought us our drinks.

“Thank you.” The waiter left and I turned to Silver. “Why did they give us our drinks after the food?”

“So we don’t spoil our appetite silly.”

“Silly? You weren’t calling me silly when I was eating you out.”

SHUT!... Shush Anubis, do you want everycreature to hear?”

“Hear what? That I ate out a.” She threw a napkin at me and I stopped. “Okay okay, I’ll stay quiet…. Unlike you did.”

“Sh-shut up and eat your food.”

“Okay but I hope they have dessert.”

“Oh my goodness.” She was blushing furiously at this point.

“What I just want to try some fancy cakes…. Why, what were you thinking of? Dirty hen.”

“No no no you worded that in a way that would make me think that.”

“Don’t be silly, I can’t control how you think.”

“Bu-but you just did.”

“Hahahah so you were thinking dirty thoughts about me, good to know.” I winked and blew her a kiss.

“you’re insufferable…. Um so can I see one of your extendable bone thingies?”

“Mhmmm no, not right now but later you can. I don’t want to scare anycreature not to mention, the guards don’t know about them.”

“aaaw but I think there cool.”

“And you can admire them later.”

“Fine then but you have to let me try some of your food.”

“What no, you have your own food. If you want it then take it.”

She picked up her fork and went to stab it into my lobster but I blocked her attack with my own fork, she grinned and grabbed the knife so I followed suit. It was a fight to the death, my lobster was on the line and I wasn’t about to surrender.

“You think you can attack me?”

“Oh I’m going to take your lobster.” She had a devious smile and she attacked with all her might, I caught her fork with my own. They were locked together and she used her knife.

“Your offence is weak, now it’s my turn.” I launched my own counter attack and her defences collapsed, giving me a perfect opportunity to steel a whole muscle. Then I remembered that i don’t even like muscles and so began the negotiation for a treaty, a Treaty of peace for the safe return of the food I had taken hostage.

After the negotiations were concluded we sat and ate in silence because my date didn’t get to taste my lobster, that I ordered. So I decided to cut a small piece of the lobster meat and dipped it into the creamy sauce.

“Hey nimrod here, you wanted to try some.” I held the fork in front of her and she blushed before taking a bite. “So what do you think because I like it.”

“Mhmmmm mm I’m not a fan.”

“Wait what? Are you joking?” She had to be joking, this was incredible but I’ve never had lobster before so I didn’t know if it was good or bad. But how can she just not like it?

“No I don’t like lobster, it’s too rich and soft.”

“But muscles aren’t soft?”

“It’s a different kind of soft, you eat them in completely different ways.”

“Well that was a waste of lobster.”

“No it wasn’t because I still ate it, so thank you.” She fiddled with her talons and looked away, her cheeks a soft red. She was cute…. And I couldn’t help but lean closer for a better look, she noticed and leaned forward. Before I could react, she had closed the distance and I could feel her breath on my beak.

She closed her eyes and went in for a kiss, I followed her lead and our beaks met. I got that same feeling from last time but it felt better, so I slipped my tongue in and began to explore.

We slowly pulled away, a trail of saliva hung between us and she blushed so hard she was practically glowing red.

“You taste like mushrooms, I don’t like mushrooms.” I then proceeded to down my grape juice.

“Hey don’t ruin the moment and I wanted to be the one to slip my tongue into your mouth.”

“Yeah well too bad, also we both know we’re this tongue’s been.” I stuck my tongue out and winked.

“Oh my, you…. That’s just wrong Anubis, ewe.”

“So how did you think you taste?”

“Shut up, that’s gross.”

“You didn’t find it gross then.”

“You didn’t kiss me then.”

“Hahahah fair point, don’t worry I brushed this morning.”

“Good to know.”

We finished our food and tipped the waiter before we left the restaurant, now making our way through the busy market of Canterlot. We stopped at a few interesting stands and bought some cool trinkets.

We stopped by a jewellery store and I couldn’t read the name of it to save my life. Silver practically dragged me in and went to the front desk, the mare at the desk looking terrified until she saw the escort of guards.

“H-hello and how may I help you today?”

“We’re looking for matching bracelets please?”

“Oh well we have a wide selection of two peace bracelets just over here.”

Silver and the jeweller went over to a large cabinet and for a second I could have sworn that I saw a shimmer in her eyes.

I hope she doesn’t pick out anything over the top flashy because that’s the last thing I need right now, especially if it’s matching.

“Oh Anubis come look at this one it’s rose gold with diamonds, what do you think?”

“The only way you’re getting me to wear that is if I’m dead.”

“But why?”

“It’s too tacky, mhmmm what do you think of this one? It’s white gold, with a neat pattern.”

“Mhmmm but it’s a little plain, don’t you think?”

“Sometimes simple is better, no need to over complicate things. So how much is it for the pair?”

“It’s 2,200 bits.” The Jeweller proceeded to take them out of the cabinet and allowed us to try them on.

“Mhmm oddly comfortable to wear, what do you think Silver?”

“I like them but I still think the rose gold would have looked better on you, white gold doesn’t stand out against your fur.”

“That’s what I wanted, so we’ll have them but 2,200 is a lot for two bracelets. Could you go down to 2,000?”

“Mmmm well I could go down to 2,100.”

“How about 2,050 and we’ll tell everycreature that we got them here.”

“And why would you telling everycreature where you brought them from, do for me, not trying to be rude but I doubt that you have connections with the Canterlot nobles.”

“Hahahah, well princess Silverfeather I guess we should take our business elsewhere.” Silver was looking at me funny and the guards were smirking.

“P-Princess? You mean the Griffon princess!? Oh no no no, please I’ll let you have the bracelets for 2,000 bits…. And have this complimentary necklace your highness.”

After we left the Jewellery store Silver hit me with her wing and one of the guards giggled.

“That was mean what you did there.”

“But you got a lovely necklace out of it and we have classy matching bracelets too, all for two grand.”

“But I’m royalty, money isn’t a concern and why would you need to save two hundred bits for?”

“Because somecreature else needs it more them me and you or that jeweller, like that pony right there.”

I walked over to a stallion who was wearing a ragged coat and had a hat on the floor, he was on the thinner side and I dumped the 200 bits in the hat and went back to Silver.

“I-I didn’t think you was gonna do that but isn’t Canterlot super wealthy?”

“Yes but with wealth comes poverty my dear, I could only imagine how much rent is in a city like this.”

One of the pony guards spoke up. “He’s got a point, even working as a guard, most of my bits go to rent and food.”

“Oh I d-didn’t know that.”

“Well you do now but don’t let that fact upset you, we’re on a date.”

“Y-Yeah you’re right, so let’s get going we have a private Wonderbolt show to watch.”

“Then lead the way.”

She grabbed my claws and led me through the streets and that’s when I heard a whistling and a thud to my left. The guard that commented on rent, was face down in a pool of his blood. The entire crowd panicked and the five remaining guards took action, forming a circle around us whilst we ran. We turned down an alley and another two thuds rang out, I turned around and saw a griffon and pony slumped over not moving.

Silver tried to turn around but I blocked her with a wing and pulled her closer. This was bad, very bad.

Then a unicorn guard shot a red bolt of magic that exploded in the sky, a flare I assume but he was hit with three arrows before he collapsed.

Two sharp pains appeared on my side and when I looked, I had two arrows sticking out of me.

“Fuck that sucks.”

“Anubis!! Oh no no no, are you alright. Let me help.” Before I could respond she yanked both arrows out of me and blood poured out, the colour drained from her face. “No please, no.”

I went to cover her with my body but it felt heavy and didn’t respond to my commands, shit did those arrows have a neurotoxin on their heads? FUCKING HELL!!

The last thing I heard was Silver crying.

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I slowly came to and noticed that I was tied up with my back again something hard, I looked around and couldn’t see Silver anywhere.

“Hey Anubis! You’re alright, oh thank goodness. I thought you were d-d…. You know, not waking up.”

“It’s alright silver, did they do anything to you? Are you hurt?”

“No, just bruised a bit but what about you? They shot you twice and I-I-I’m sorry for hurting you even more.”

“It’s fine, I’m fine, you didn’t know that would happen, you couldn’t have known what to do.”

“But I should have, sniffle* the g-guards…. I don’t know what happened to t-them.”

That’s when a tanned colour griffon showed himself. “Oh those guards are probably dead but it’s a miracle that you survived, then again I ain’t seen a griff like you before.”

“Yeah well I’m a one of a kind, limited edition bud.”

“Ha ha hahahah oh we got a funny one boys, a real comedian. So why are ya with the princess? You two lovers or something?”

“Why? You jealous or think you can get more out of us as a package deal?”

“Well we were going to kill you and ransom the princess but after doing a bit of research, we found that Princess Celestia has been keeping you at her castle for a while. So consider yourself lucky fuck face.”

“Yeah because I feel lucky being tied and held for ransom.”

SMACK!!*

“Shut ya beak ya rich prick, if you know what’s good for ya then you’ll keep your sarcasm to yourself.”

“Fuck you.”

“Glad we were able to make that clear.”

He then walked away and I was now royally pissed.

“Psss Anubis are you okay? Sniffle*”

“Yeah I’m fine, he hit’s like a bitch.”

“I’m scared, what’s going to happen?”

“I’m going to get us out of this, by any means necessary.”

“But how?”

“Don’t tell me you already forgot about my bone blades my dear?”

“Oh yeah but you’re not gonna fight them, are you?”

“I’m gonna have to if you want to escape.”

“But.”

“No buts, I’m getting us out of here.”

“But what if.”

“Look I know you’re scared but I need you to be quiet for me.”

“Okay.”

Now that I could think, I came up with a plan to get us out. When that prick comes back, I’ll kill him and then pick Silver up. Then fly through the sky light and go from there, hopefully we’re not to far from the castle.

Here’s my chance, that cockroach will never know what hit him.

He walked up to me and grabbed me by the throat, before he could do anything he began to cough up blood and fell onto me. I threw him off and cut Silver free, she saw the body and turned green.

“Come on, get on my back and hold on tight, we’re getting out of here.”

“B-but you k-killed him, you murdered him.”

“You can shout at me later but right now we need to leave.”

She hopped on and before I could take off five griffons charged me, they were all armed with swords and knives.

“Shit! Silver hold on tight and keep your eyes closed, things are going to get messy.”

“O-Okay.”

Two of them rushed me and I deflected their attacks with my mantis like blades, slicing one of the attackers throats. His friend watched in horror as his buddy bled out in front of him.

“Who’s next!?”

They all took a step back and I plunged both of my blades into the nearest one, he let out a sick gargling noise. I slowly turned to grin at the other unfortunate souls that were trapped in here with me.

“Oh don’t look so scared, death is painless…. Mostly, HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! Hahahahahah! Oh you should see the looks on your faces right now.”

I ripped the blades out of the dead carcass, splitting it in two and lunged at the three remaining griffons. One of them threw his knife at me and It sank into my throat, I continued my attack and tore apart the griff who threw it.

I got carried away with inflicting as much pain as possible to this one, I failed to notice that the other two had fled.

Me and a traumatised griffon princess were now making our way out, Silver’s heart was racing and her grip around my neck was unbreakable. I just hope she isn’t scared of me, I’d never hurt her.

“Hey Silver, we’re out…. How are you feeling?”

“I-I just want my mum and dad, please take me back to the castle. Whimper*”

“Of course Silver, we’ll be there in no time.” I lurched us into the air and located the castle, it was a good ways away from this ran down wherehouse.

We began heading in the direction of the castle, her dress was damp and torn but we still had the bracelets and her necklace. As for my suit…. Well it was torn and bloodied, so no chance of saving it but at least Silver was okay…. Physically.

As we approach the castle a swarm of griffons and Pegasi surrounded us and Captain Graceful flew up to me.

“Hey Anubis!! Shit! You’re covered in blood, quickly land and we’ll get you looked at.”

“No I’m fine, it’s not mine.”

“Wha? Okay but let’s get her highness to the castle, think you can make the trip.”

“Say no more.” And with that I flew back with Graceful, when we landed Silver’s parents took her and she bursted into tears. I gave them some space and went to get cleaned up, that was until King Silverbeak came up to me.

“Hey Anubis…. I just want to thank you for protecting my daughter, I guess your not so bad after all.”

“Don’t mention it, I just didn’t want to see her hurt.”

He patted me on the shoulder and hurried over to his family, I left to get washed up.

On my way to the bathhouse I was stopped by Celestia and she looked worried, why?

“Oh my goodness Anubis, are you okay? When we saw the flare my heart stopped for a second, is Silver okay?”

“She’s fine, as for me I-I’m alright just worried.”

“About what?”

“I killed three of the five attackers and I think Silver is scared of me now.” My voice was monotone.

“Oh no no no, I’m sure she isn’t scared of you. You saved her, even if you had to do some evil things.”

“Am-am i evil? Celestia.”

“No no no, the action of murder is evil, you’re not evil.”

“But I’m a killer and now Silver knows, not to mention I ruined her date.”

“You’re not a killer and I’m sure she’ll understand, I’ll help you explain.”

“T-Thank you.”

“Now let’s get you cleaned up, your a bit of a mess.”

“Yeah that’ll be nice.”

“But Anubis, where were you being held? Do you know?”

“A ran down wherehouse just a 20 minute flight from the castle, I think it was south east from here.”

“Okay I’ll have some guards go and investigate, I’m just glad you and Silver are safe and I’m not going to declaw you if that’s what’s worrying you.”

“Thanks I guess.”

Me and Celestia made our way to the bathhouse but my mind was flooded with thoughts of Silver being scared or even terrified of me, thinking I’m a monster. I mean I’m a monster by definition but I had to do it to save her but that doesn’t matter, what matters is how she sees it. Not to mention losing myself in the moment, she probably thinks I’m insane.

“Celestia am I crazy? Or ill?”

Celestia nearly tripped over her hooves. “Wha? No you’re not but if you wanted we could have you tested, like I suggested before.”

“…maybe, I’m not sure I want to be tested on.”

“That's alright Anubis, nopony’s forcing you.”

I just nodded and continued to the baths.

When we got in Celestia helped me get out of my blood drenched clothes and I allowed myself to fall into the warm water, which immediately turned a muddy red. I allowed myself to float and relax but I just couldn’t clear my mind, especially after thinking about how horrible my date went with Silver. I had kill three griffons on our first date, I don’t think anycreature had ever done that before.

I raised my left foreleg out of the water and stared at the now blood stained white gold bracelet I wore.

“That’s a nice bracelet, did Silver get it for you?”

“N-yes she did but I’ve ruined it, it’s all blood stained now.”

“I’m sure we can clean it up, here take it off and I’ll have a maid clean it up.”

I proceeded to unclip the bracelet and allowed Celestia to take it with her magic.

“I appreciate that and please could you check on Silver, I’ll be fine here.”

“Yes I’ll do that for you but if you need anything, there are two guards outside.”

“Okay got it.”

She left me and I drove under the water and swam towards the other side, I resurfaced and grabbed the bottle of shampoo, quickly getting to work on scrubbing my matted fur.

Oddly enough the dried blood came out easily and the baths filtration system worked amazingly. The pool was completely cleaned of blood.

After I washed up, I jumped out and dried myself off. Then got to work preening, then brushing my fur and fixing the mess of feathers on top of my head.

As I went to leave, I failed to notice were I was going and slipped on the damp soggy blood stained clothes that I discarded.

Thwack!*

The door swung open and two guards rushed in, only to find me on the floor with a small stream of blood coming from my beak.

“Sir are you alright, here let me help you up and please use this to clean your beak up.”

“Thank you but it was just a slip, nothing serious.”

“I know sir but from what I’ve heard you’ve already had quite a rough day, so please allow me.”

“Sigh* Fine.” The guard gave me a handkerchief and helped me to my claws, the other one kept looking around and just stood there at the ready.

We made our way out of the bathhouse and I leaned against a pillar, waiting for Celestia to come back. But depending on how badly I traumatised Silver, that could take a long time.

I allowed my mind to wander and I closed my eyes, i don’t know how much time had passed but I felt a wing pull me away from my pillar and my eyes shot open. Jumping away and taking a defensive posture, I realised that I had dozed off and allowed myself to be caught off guard.

“Anubis it’s just me, you can relax. I didn’t mean to scare you, sorry.”

“Celestia? Oh sorry I didn’t mean to do that, it-it was just a reflex.”

“Don’t apologise, it’s fine I completely understand. I shouldn’t have spooked you like that.”

“I-is Silver alright?”

“Yes she’s just shaken up a bit, I’m sure she doesn’t fear you.”

“Mm hm, okay I hope you’re right.”

“Yes but you look tired, so let’s get you to bed. I’ll have food brought up to you, just get a bit of rest.”

“Yeah but I’m a bit too big for my bed.”

“Mhmmm well you can use mine, until I get you a bigger bed.”

“But where will you sleep?”

“In my bed too, there’s more than enough room for the two of us.”

I feel my cheeks heat up and I quickly looked away.

“Oh are you blushing Anubis, what? The thought of sharing a bed with me is exciting?”

“Celestia, there’s guards listening.”

“So?”

“What do you mean So, they might spread rumours?”

“What like the current one that arrived from you sleeping in my bed and bathing with me?”

“Ah…. I’ve got nothing, okay you win but….”

“But what?”

“Nothing.”

“Okay but you can speak to me about anything, I’m here to help you.”

“Yeah okay, thanks.”

We began on our way to Celestia’s chambers.

What sort of mood am I in, I’m just saying thanks and being a downer. I’ve taken a live before, many in fact. Some for science and some for fun but I feel…. Weird and I did it in self defence, an acceptable reason. Could it be because Silver will see me in a different light or is it to do with my own brain.

No it can’t be I killed that noble prick and didn’t feel shit, so it has to be Silver. Do I really care if she sees me as a killer? I mean it’s not incorrect but I’m not a mindless killer, I did what I had to in that situation.

When we arrived at Celestia’s sleeping quarters she opened the doors and allowed me to enter.

“Please just make yourself comfortable and I’ll have your dinner brought up to you.”

“Okay but I don’t like that ponyquin, it’s bloody creepy.”

“Okay then use one of the sheets to cover it up.”

“I’ll do that then. Bye Celestia see you later.”

“Goodbye Anubis, rest easy.” She nuzzled my cheek and I saw one of the guards mares blushing. The whole castle is going to be speaking about this for the foreseeable future, just my luck.

I went into her room and she closed the door behind me, I immediately covered the ponyquin and tried going to sleep.