The Everfree Knight

Chapter Three: Give me fuel, give me fire, give me that which I desire...

It's been two days since the fight with Steel cutter, and the moment before I made that spark has stuck in my head. So I did what anyone would do when they found out they could do some supernatural shit. See what else they can do!

"U-um sir... are you sure this is a good idea?"

"Of course it is! I need to figure out what I can do, and this is the only way how!"

I was in the pit with Aza. I was trying to see what I can figure out for using fire, and I'm hoping that what I'm about to do will work.

I turn to Aza, "Alright, watch and make sure that you throw the boulder when I tell you!" I tell her. She hesitates before nodding. I stop for a moment before shouting, "NOW!"

She flung the boulder with as much strength as she could muster. I ran towards it and prepared to uppercut it.

"VOLCANIC VIPER!" I soared into the air, fire encasing my entire arm as it left a thin trail behind me. My fist collided with the boulder and it shattered, spreading pebbles around the area.

I landed, and was panting heavily. Okay, I'm guessing that the powers are activated through my voice, and thanks to my video game playing, I just learned one of Sol Badguy's moves.

FUCKING. AWESOME.

Okay, It's decided. Sol Badguy moves along with Order-sol's moves will be learned! One way or the other, it will be done! I finally catch my breath, and Aza leapt down into the pit and helped me.

"That was amazing! How did you do that?" She asked me with wonder. I shrugged, not exactly willing to go into how I know magic. "Oh well, but still! What else can you do sir?" She asks me.

"Well, I have an idea on what I want to do, but not what yet." I tell her. She nods in understanding and we decide to head back into the Hollow keep.

Alpine has been a wonderful mother. She really tries to be there, even though I don't really need it. I can't help but feel a little bad that I can't think of anything to help her with her job.

From what I figured out from the other Diamond dogs that have lived here, Alpine's husband, Stone masher, died of a disease that they know nothing about. They didn't describe the symptoms to me, so it's kind of hard to get a grasp of what it is.

"What do you wish to do now sir?' Aza asked me as we walked the halls. I placed a hand on my chin and thought. Well, I still haven't found a library here, so I can only assume that Diamond dogs do not have one.

"I want to make a trip to the surface. I need books to get an understanding of the world." I tell her. She stares at me with surprise before stammering.

"B-but sir! The Alpha gave me strict instructions for me to watch over you, I can't allow you to head to the surface!" She's saying this like I give a shit.

"Well then, I guess you better stick to me like stink on shit." I tell her and head towards where the exit was. I heard her babble before she was right behind me. After a few minutes of walking, we made it to the door. I knocked in the sequence that I saw Alpine use and the door opened, allowing us to leave.

"The Alpha is so going to skin me for this..." I heard Aza moan. I turn to her with a grin and head off. After ten minutes of walking, we began to see slivers of light from the end of the tunnel.

"Cool, took us less time then I thought it would!" I smile and run towards the exit. We make it out and see some mountains and a small town off in the distance. Confused, I turn to Aza, who looked rather nervous, "What's that town over there?" I ask her.

"That's Ponyville, it's a farm town populated by ponies sir..." She looks nervously at it. I get the feeling she's afraid.

I reach up and scratch her behind the ears, as most dogs enjoy. She's no exception, as she closed her eyes and sighed. However, her eyes shoot open and she begins to blush bright enough for it to be visible through her fur.

I laugh at the respones, "Don't worry! We'll be fine! We're just going in to get some books and getting back out, it'll be quick." I reassure her. She nods and we begin our trek down to the town.

(Outside Ponyville)

We were just outside of, Ugh... Ponyville. Seriously, the originality and tact used to come up with that name, is zero. We run quickly into an alley and duck down.

"Okay Aza, any Idea on where the library is?" I whisper as I watch the ponies. They're nothing but a bunch of freaking boxes of crayons! They have marks on their asses, which I'm trying to figure out what they mean...

"Well, If I remember correctly, it's a great big tree in the center of town." She tells me. I turn to her and raise an eyebrow. Really? A freakin' tree? Why am I not surprised? With a sigh, I nodded.

"Alright then, stay here, I'm going to go find it." I tell her and get ready to take off before I felt a paw pull me back. Aza looked at me frantically.

"But sir!" She almost exclaimed. I quickly put a hand over her muzzle and shushed her; I inspected the area to make sure the ponies didn't hear us. Satisfied, I turn back to her.

"Look, I need someone to be here in case things go south and I get caught. You said this is a farming community, so I need you to stay here, since I have a feeling they wouldn't take too kindly to you being here." I whisper to her. She reluctantly nods and waits. satisfied, I pick up a cardboard box and use it for cover.

Thank you god for Metal gear! It seemed to work as I propped myself up against a vendor's stall. I peeked through a hole that I made to see where I'm going and thankfully, No one seems to be glancing at the totally inconspicuous moving box. I slide as quick as I can to the next stall. Still unnoticed. This process repeats for a few minutes before I finally have the Tree house thing in my sights. With a grin, I quickly zoom out from under the box and towards the library. I made it to the door and quickly opened it and closed it.

I peak out the window, and no one even gave a second glance. I'm solid snake people, a round of applause for me! With a smile, I look around the library and set out to find what I'm looking for. I inspect the shelves to try to find what I want, history, geography, anything that will help.

I come to the G section and find Geography for... Equestria? Well, I think I found out the name of the nation I'm on. I grab at least two pocket books, one of them is plainly called Geography of Equestria, while the other is called The Wide World of Equestria.

I swear, I could have found more books with better titles, but I need basic info, not what color the grass turns into in different areas. I nod and place the pocket books in, well, my pocket. It's a tight fit, since I'm guessing it was made for pony pockets. Don't ask me how I know that, I'm just guessing at all of this.

With a nod, I head to the door, only to stop at hearing this.

"Get out of here Diamond Dog!" I heard a rather tomboyish voice shout. "No way you're terrorizing my town!" I peak outside the window to find the most infuriating scene. A Pegasus and a group of ponies was harassing Aza. Now, I may not know her well, but she's decent damn it! She's dodging everything she can, and I'm just sitting here, hoping she'll run towards the door of the library.

Dammit, at this rate-

"Gotcha!" A southern voice rang out as rope tied around Aza's body. SHIT! I kick open the door, and rush towards Aza.

"Sir!" Aza shouted in surprise.

I jumped at the pegasus and gave her an axe kick and sent her to the ground, as I fell, I charged my fist with fire and struck the pony with the fist.

"Bandit Bringer!" A small fist of fire shot out from my fist, also striking the pony, making her bounce off of the ground and skid a few feet back.

"Dammit Aza, I told you to wait!" I shout as I dodge a rainbow haired pegasus.

"I'm sorry sir, but I was worried about you!" She replies as she hides behind a stall. Well, I'm thankful, but I still told her to stay where she was!

"Thanks and all, but I was doing fine!" I dodge another pony and ram my fist into its face, knocking it out. I see a cowboy hat in the crowd and a twirling rope. Well, I think I know what she's planning on doing...

I see the rope lash out, and time seemed to slow me and the rope down. I grinned as out the corner of my eye, I saw the rainbow pegasus charging at me at the same time. Idea...

They were both upon me, but I jumped back at the right time and the rope wrapped around the pegasus's neck, yanking towards the thrower of the rope. When I heard a yelp, I gave a satisfied sigh as I looked at the surrounding ponies.

HRGK! Shit... I just realized how tired I am...

Using those moves all at once really tired me out, I don't think I can move right now...

I finally saw the pony that was wearing the cowboy hat. It was an Orange pony with a blonde mane and three apples on the side of her ass. A~nd she was charging at me with rage in her eyes.

Fuck.

She did a complete one-eighty and cocked her hind legs back. I closed my eyes and braced for the hit, but it never came. As my eyes were closed, I heard a familiar sounding yelp.

Oh no... I open my eyes, and in front of me, was Aza. She took the brunt of the buck, and she was writhing on the floor in pain.

Aza... was hurt... because of me...

TIME TO KICK SOME ASS!

"YOU BASTARDS!" I shouted in rage, I felt a fire in my chest building up, getting stronger and stronger, until flames began dancing around me. I then cocked my arms back, feeling the fire overwhelm me.

"DRAGON INSTALL!!!" I shouted to the heavens. I felt my form flash between two things. All black with a glowing white eye, a gaping white maw, and ethereal claws. After two seconds of shifting, I charged at the mob.

I glided across the ground, creating waves of fire around me,  "GROUND..." Then jumped and used my knee to strike the earth pony in the face, bringing her with me. I let loose some fire from under me, to propel my self higher, "VIPER!" I uppercutted the pony and landed on the ground. I saw the Rainbow pegasus charging at me. I kneed her in the face, and flipped and performed and axe kick, fire trailing my foot.

"BANDIT REVOLVER!" Why am I being this brutal? I never wanted to harm anyone this badly... They angered me. They angered me beyond the point of control.

I let my rage get the best of me, and I childishly threw a tantrum. Looks like I have a new goal ahead of me. Train until I can control my anger, as it seems to be what fuels my fire attacks. I felt all of my energy leave me at once, making me collapse. I saw blackness creeping into the edges of my vision.

I think I just fucked up...

Oh well, at least I have my books!

I then passed out.

(Frederick's room - Hollow Sanctuary)

I awoke to find Alpine watching over me, a concerned look in her eyes. I weakly laughed as I realized that I was in my bed in Sanctuary.

"How long was I out?" I ask her.

"A few hours. Are you okay?" She asks me. I nodded. "Good." She then smacked me upside the head.

"Ow... I deserved that." I say, rather ashamed at what happened. My eyes widened, "Aza! Is she okay?" I ask her.

"She's fine. She was the one who brought you back. She also told me about what happened in Ponyville." Her eyes narrowed. "Why didn't you tell me you could use fire magic?"

I looked indignant, "Not two days ago, I didn't know I could do it! Right before the fight with Steel Cutter, I saw a spark in my hands, and figured that if I could do anything, I should practice it." I explain to her. She sighs and face-paws herself. I looked down, realizing that she was disappointed. Damn, I must have made her day harder then it should have been...

I felt myself being grabbed by her gently and was hugged tightly. I looked at her in surprise, but it kind of felt... comfortable. I leaned into it and accepted it. I guess a mother's love is truly one of a kind...

"I was worried about you. Even some of the other nobles were worried about you." Now that got my attention. I looked at her with a raised eye brow.

"The nobles? Why?" I ask her. She chuckles in response.

"They believe that the fight with Steel Cutter was a marvelous one, and find you worthy of being my son. I couldn't agree more." She hugged me once more. "I'm still a little disappointed in you though." Damn, thought I was scot-free on this one...

She looked at me with concern, "Aza told me that you fought like a beast when you saw her harmed. Why?" She asked me.

I shrugged, "Well, she kind of helped me out over the last two days, and she's a sister to me in a weird way." I really don't know why I'm relating so easily with these Diamond Dogs. I know them for a few days, and I'm practically laying down my life for one of them!

She nodded with understanding, "I see, you feel a kinship with her. Do you fancy her?" She asks me. WHOA WHOA WHAT!?!

I shook my head, "No! I just did what I did because I owed her that much! Plus, she had orders to watch over me from you, I return the favor." I explained. She smiled at how defensive I got. She can think what she wants, all I did was return the favor.

"Would you like for me to bring Aza in so you can check on her?" She asks me. I nodded, worried about that kick she took.

She got up and signaled for Aza to come in, and to my surprise she looked completely fine.

"Bu... but I thought you...!" I was speechless. She wasn't wounded, she wasn't in some sort of cast, nothing!

She smiled and scratched her cheek, "I never did mention that grown Diamond dogs have very hard bones, did I?" She said nervously. My eye twitched as I glared at her before sighing in annoyance.

"It would have been nice to know that before I went berserk." I snap at her. Her ears droop and she looks pretty sad. I sigh once more and weakly smiled, "Still. I'm glad you're okay." She smiles and bows to Alpine and leaves.

Alpine turns to me with a smile, "I must get back to my duties. Rest, you've earned it." She tells me and leaves. I sigh and plop my head into the pillow.

Today won't happen again. I'm not sorry, but I shouldn't have let my anger get the best of me. I'm freaking exhausted, and I can't feel my hands. I bring them up, and feel them trembling from the exhertion. All along my arms were burns. They were already healing, but they still look painful.

Alright then, as soon as I get healed, it's training time. I can't let this happen when I'm performing my duties.

So far, I've learned Bandit Revolver and Bringer, Volcanic Viper, and Dragon Install. However, I shouldn't attempt Dragon Install until I've learned other moves.

I really owe a lot to my gaming for these attacks. But now, I hate it.

Those ponies though... Faust want's me to help them? Why should I? They were nothing but a bunch of assholes! Still, I promised that I would help. Doesn't mean I'll like it, though...

Tomorrow is another day. I hope it goes better then this one...