Fluttershy's Silent Guardian

Chapters

Introduction (How I Arrived)
Guiding The Yellow Pony
I Meet Zebra
Years Gone By
The Summer Sun Crisis
Ponies Have Peaceful Solutions
Nightmare's End
Fluttershy Is Lost
We Finally Meet
Celestia's Mercy
New Home
Questioning

Introduction (How I Arrived)

Hello people that may hear this. I am Viktor Kozlov. I have passed training for the Russian Special Forces or Spetsaz a few months ago and with minor injury. The current date is not important to me anymore. I have written the events I deemed memorable down in my field journal and I will read them to you. I will start with reading what I was doing before I got to this strange land, and up to when I saw the small yellow pony creature. This may take up some time. I shall begin.

Entry #1
Feb:12:1985
P. 1

I am on my way to Afghanistan. I never really liked flying but it is fine, after all I am going off to war, yeah? One of my comrades on the plane with me gives me shit for writing in this journal, I tell him it keeps my nerves from getting to me, he asks how I passed training. If fights were permitted in flight I would have broken his nose. I do not like him very much. I think I will confront him.

Entry #2
Feb:12:1985
P. 2

I am victorious! He made bet with me that he would win. He bet his rationed vodka for three meals to come. I bet my journal, but you see who won bet ha! I am not uninjured though but it is nothing compared to the training I did to get me here. He did ask me one thing though. He asked me why I'm writing in English, I told him it is because my daughter is learning how to speak and read English. He asked me how I would allow such a thing. I just sat and ignored him for the rest of the flight. Also, sorry Albina, pay no mind to bad words and never say them.

Entry #3
Feb:12:1985
P. 3

I miss my lovely wife and child. I have been away from them ever since I went away for training. I wonder how they are? It is not as important as keeping my head on what is about to come. But I still miss them. We should be landing any moment now, I think I will catch a nap. Our officer said we should, but that was what seems like hours ago.

Entry #4
Feb:12:1985
P. 4

I caught a nap and what do I wake up to? Being slapped in the face by that insufferable Yebatʹ Litsa Sokolov! It is ok though. Once he told me we had landed, I felt the urge to rip his face off die. It is still light out, I wonder if we will do any training after briefing is over. Probably, it is unlike our commander to not make us train. I can already tell the temperature difference, I hope I will get used to it quickly.

Field Entry #1
Feb:12:1985
P. 5

Training was not so bad, but the briefing was boring. I am in the barracks now and writing this before lights out. This will be shorter then normal but I will try to finish before the lights go out. Tomorrow will consist mostly of training and-

Field Entry #2
Feb:13:1985
P. 6

It seems I didn't have as much time as I thought I did last night. Today's training was more intensive than yesterday's. It is lunch time, that is how I am able to write right now. Do not ask me what this food is because I am not sure. At least it tastes good though, yeah? I am not sure if I will be able too write as frequently as I have been, but if I have enough down time I will try to continue to write.

Let us pause for a moment so I may explain any confusions you might have. My last name is pronounced kazlov, the first "o" sounds like an "a", and Albina is my beautiful daughter. That is one of the reasons I watch over this yellow creature. She reminds me of her. It is strange to say or even think but I am being honest. I will continue reading up until I reach current time. But expect pauses like this one.

Field Entry #3
Feb:16:1985
P. 7

I apologize for gap in writing. We went on a mission and lost a man. I'm sorry if you are reading this Albina, but I have seen death but I will not be bringing him home. Vera my lovely wife, do not worry I will make it home without a scratch. I love you both and I will return safe.

Field Entry #4
Feb:18:1985
P. 8

Aha! I have finally found you! I was afraid I lost my journal, but are things not where you least expect them? It is a wonder that no one has thrown it away yet. But it is good to know that they are not so cruel. I apologize to you again there will be another gap in writing soon. We were assigned a mission, and I am the sniper. Did I tell you that was what I am doing? No I don't think I did.

Field Entry #5
Feb(?):??:19??
P. 9

We were ambushed! The vehicle was on it's way to my drop off point. They did not search our vehicle and from what I can tell I am the only one breathing. My head is so shaken right now that I can not think properly. I feel tired. Vera, Albina, I hate to say it but if I don't come back, just know that I love you both.

Field Entry #6
Feb(?):19(?):1985(?)
P. 10

I woke up an hour ago, laying in a meadow. I would have asked if it was heaven but I still have my weapons. It is too...green to be Afghanistan. Where am I? Albina. In case you are curious about my weapons, I will list them:

1.) My sniper rifle. The SVD AKA Dragunov. It is a beautiful weapon. I was going to see if they would let me take it home when I retire in the future. I also was issued a silencer to make it quieter.

2.) The AK-74u. It is reliable and the stock can be folded too make it smaller. Not really sure how it got here with sense I was issued the SVD but It is a handy little thing.

And 3.) The Makarov pistol. Not really sure what to say about it. I have a silencer for that as well

I hope I am able to see you both again soon.

Field Entry #7
Feb:19:1985
P. 11

As strange as this may sound, I don't think I'm on the same planet anymore. The colors of the plant life are just to bright and vivid. Maybe I was captured and they used some sort of drug on me? Everything feels so real though. I can't say for certain, maybe writing will help with it somehow.

Field Entry #8
Feb:19:1985
P. 12

If it were drugs then I would have come out of the effects by now. It is night now and I need to find shelter before it gets too cold. I have been moving cautiously so I would not be seen. I have my AK-74u ready if the need arises though. I see a cave, I will clear it out and call it a night.

??? Entry #1
Feb:20:1985
P. 13

I had a rude awakening. I was woken up by screaming. And the scream sounding like a little girl. I grabbed the dragunov and ran out of the cave in search of the scream's source. I got on a high point, went prone and looked through the scope. What I saw confused me. It was a little yellow winged pony like creature falling from the sky. I started to look around to see if there was anyway I could get down there to catch her but at that speed I wouldn't make it in time. Then something even more confusing happened. Hundreds maybe even a thousand butterflies flew underneath the falling pony creature and caught her. I had never seen anything like it! I laid there, calmly watching the phenomenon through the scope and with my finger off of the trigger. It was unbelievable and yet here it is happening in front of me at maybe 70-75 meters away. I put the safety back on and slowly started to crawl backwards until I heard singing. ->

P. 14

To my surprise she was singing in English. I couldn't help but just watch her. What with the animals following her around and birds flying with her, but what was she singing about? Pegasus race? Never being on the ground before? What is this nonsense? Then I remembered her wings. She is a pegasus from the myths. I am definitely not on Earth anymore. When she stopped singing the think I didn't think would happen did. I heard an explosion. I flicked the safety off and pointed my rifle in the direction of the explosion but I did not need the scope to see what had happened. A rainbow colored sonic-boom had just occurred somewhere around 145 meters away. I am certain that I am not on Earth anymore.

Guiding The Yellow Pony

Hello my friends! I apologize, it seems I fell asleep. But now I will continue from where I left off. Sit back and listen.

Other World Entry #2
Feb:20:1985
P. 15

After explosion, little yellow pegasus gathered the animals. It was interesting to watch the animals listen to her. I, of course, could not hear what she was saying, but it seems she has some sort of kinship with these small creatures. My question is: How? If she has not been on the ground before, then why do these animals trust and listen to her? This world is truly strange.

Other World Entry #3
Feb:20:1985
P. 16

Albina, I think you would like this little pegasus. Her love of animals matches you're own...I just wish someday I will come back to you and your mother. I love you Albina. I think I should concentrate on the situation so I can come back. She started to move a few minutes ago. The reason I am not following her is because she is crossing an open field and I can easily see her without much effort. She is getting a little far for my liking, I will continue to move.

Other World Entry #4
Feb:20:1985
P. 17

There is a saying I have heard at somewhere. "Overconfidence is your greatest enemy." I have fell victim to overconfidence. Being the idiot I can be, I lost track of her. Had I not stopped to write, I would have still been on her tail. Ugh! I cannot believe how stupid I have been! I need to remember that just because this is another world, does not mean I am safe here.

Other World Entry #5
Feb:20:1985
P. 18

It is getting late and I have found her. She is holed up in what appears to be an abandoned bear cave. I did a risky move, I am currently writing this as I am sitting outside of the cave entrance. I realize that if she wakes up, I can be easily found, but that is risk I have to take to be sure she is safe. I do not trust this place, it does not feel right... Looks like I will be staying up all night to protect this small creature.

Other World Entry #6
Feb:20:1985
P. 19

It has been 45 minutes since I approached the cave. Nothing has happened yet, but that is good thing. I went into the cave a minute ago, to look at her and get more detail on what she looks like. She was indeed a female pony/pegasus creature with a pink mane and tail, and a yellow coat. It is still amazing to me that she is capable of speech. But the better question is: How did I get here?

Other World Entry #7
Feb:21:1985
P. 20

I managed to get an hour or two of sleep and still woke up before the pony. When I heard her start to wake up I started to move back onto the hill and laid down. I made sure I left my rifle's safety on and looked at the cave entrance, watching for her to emerge from the cave. In the few hours I had before she woke up, I went scouting for another safe place where she could stay until her family or friends came looking for her. I found a town, strangely named Ponyville, about 1 Kilometer away from the cave. I sacrificed a page from my journal and left her a note telling her about the town, and that there are directions on the back of the page, and put it at the entrance of the cave. ->

P. 21

I watched her stop and read the note and then flip it over. She looked confused and slowly started to back slowly into the cave. If I were in her position, I would be cautious as well. After a minute or two she peeked her head out and looked around, and slowly walked out with the note in her mouth. At first I thought she was eating it but I figured out that must be how the pony carry things with out saddle bags, assuming that's what they are called here, or if they even have them. She seems to be following the directions. I must go now.

Other World Entry #8
Feb:21:1985
P. 22

She seems to be struggling with the directions but is going the correct way. I was beginning to wonder if she could read, but if she couldn't how did she know to go in this direction? Maybe it's because of the arrows, and numbers I wrote under them? Regardless, it makes me happy that she is making such progress, but why is she not flying? She has the wings, why not use them? Maybe falling make her afraid to fly? I do not know, but regardless she is going in the right direction.

Other World Entry #9
Feb:21:1985
P. 23

The town is visible now it is at least 20 meters away from her now. I do not think I am needed anymore. I will go back to the forest and occupy the cave I slept in the first night here. It is going to be a long walk back, perhaps I will stop by the cave from this morning?

Other World Entry #10
Feb:21:1985
P. 24

Does this place not cease to amaze me? I just saw something stranger then the pink maned yellow pony. Just a few minutes ago, a blue, rainbow maned pony flew over head, leaving a rainbow contrail. I assumed she was looking for the yellow one I have been watching. I laid still, so she would not see me. But my uniform does not match the color of the grass here, and she saw me. She landed in front of me but I kept still. She cautiously moved towards me and spoke. I was silent and remained still. Scared? No. I did not want my presence in this land to be known, and I wanted her to pass me off as some strange animal from the forest. It seemed work and she flew away.

Other World Entry #11
Feb:21:1985
P. 25

Ah I can finally move again. I had to lay still while she was searched for her friend. Which was about an hour or maybe two hours. Just to be safe, I crawled for a few meters after she was gone. She headed toward the town and after a few minutes, I saw them flying toward a city in the sky. That must be where her home is. I waved even though they couldn't see me and started to walk back to the cave.

Other World Entry #12
Feb:22:1985
P. 26

Ugh I never thought they would send a search party for me. I guess the rainbow maned pony told them she saw a new creature, and now they're looking for me. I had to get out of the cave, and move further into the forest to lose them. The yellow pony is even with them, along side the rainbow maned one. I need to find another cave or somewhere else that I can hide and hopefully they'll give up.

Other World Entry #13
Feb:22:1985
P. 27

It's dark now but I managed to elude them somehow. I hope that they will not search anymore tomorrow. Right now I need to find somewhere safe to sleep.

I Meet Zebra

Other World Entry #14
Feb:23:1985
P. 28

This morning was cold. I wish I had blanket to keep me warm. I found a cave and escaped the search party. I am not surprised that they gave up once it got cold. The yellow pony was the first to go back home, and the rest followed shortly after. Now I need to figure out what I'm going to do now. I don't think I'll be writing much but I'm not sure.

Other World Entry #15
Feb:28:1985
P. 29

Even though this forest doesn't feel right, I made home. I found a tree and carved it out. I....don't....know how it worked but it did. Now I have good shelter from rain and cold. As long as lightning doesn't strike and burn it down. I am hopeful though.

Other World Entry #16
Mar:6:1985
P. 30

I am glad I have my weapons. I was attacked today. I do not know what the creature was called, but it was fearsome. I did not kill it, it had thick skin, but it ran away and left me alone. I also made door for for my tree house and windows. I made windows. that is all.

Other World Entry #17
Mar:18:1985
P. 31

While hunting I saw something strange. It was a zebra filly. I reluctantly stopped my hunt, and observed her. She was alone and skinny. I felt sorry for her. While walking down the trail, she collapsed. I kept my distance and tried not to get involved but she was vulnerable. I couldn't leave her like that. She would be eaten. I took her back home, and I am currently taking care of her right now. She is so skinny, I have fetched some plants for her. When she wakes up....I am uncertain how it will go.

Other World Entry #18
Mar:19:1985
P. 32

It went better then I thought. Apparently she lived in a land with many strange creatures, but she said she has not seen anything like me before. I asked her why she was wandering the forest by herself. She didn't want to answer me. It's a shame. She is young, and already has past she doesn't want to talk about. She did eat some of the plants though. I am glad.

Other World Entry #19
Mar:21:1985
P. 33

This the last I will be writing a while. I need to devote all my time to taking care of...what was her name? I will ask her again later, but now I must go.

Let us skip forward to when I started writing again. It was a long time. And I am sorry for the huge gap.

Other World Entry #20
Aug:15:1985
P. 34

It has been awhile, no? Zecora is the zebra's name and she is better now. I am glad she is ok. I am not sure, but I think what happened to her before I found her is eating at her. She has not been doing so well these last couple days. I will keep an eye on her.

Other World Entry #21
Aug:16:1985
P. 35

I.....feel sorry for her. It turns out that her family has has....disowned her and her tribe exiled her. I did not cry but...no young thing should be forced to endure that. I need to go help her through this.

That was a hard time to go through, for both of us. But I skip ahead to next time I saw the yellow pony.

Other World Entry #31
Oct:5:1985
P. 45

I saw her again while out hunted and gathering plants. The pink maned, yellow coated pony. She looks a little more grown up now, but so does Zecora. She headed into the town not too far from here. I got curious and followed here from a distance. Zecora was helping me pick plants and I told her to finish up and head back to the house. The town was more populated now then just a few months ago. Entering town is impossible. I must go back home. But I will be watching the skies.

Other World Entry #32
Oct:6:1985
P. 46

I haven't seen her again, but I've seen the rainbow maned one fly into town occasionally. I assumed she was visiting her friend. In other news there is a house being built near the opening of the forest. Who in there right mind would move in that close to the forest?

Other World Entry #33
Oct:7:1985
P. 47

So interesting thing happened earlier. There was blue plants. I walked through some, and now my voice sounds funny. If I were to guess the country I sound like, I would say I sound like an American. Not sure though. That doesn't matter, Zecora and I are searching for a cure right now. Luckily she was allowed to bring back some of her potion books. Hopefully they will help.

Other World Entry #34
Oct:13:1985
P. 48

I am back to normal. Zecora had a book named: Supernaturals: Natural remedies and cure-all that are simply super. It was weird taking bubble bath in river, but it had to be done. I also need to find a way to wash clothes, they are starting to stink. I have also asked Zecora to keep my presence a secret. She agreed without question, which brought me to wonder why she was exiled and disowned. I do not wish to speak to her about this.

Other World Entry #35
Oct:15:1985
P. 49

I saw yellow pony come around with pink pony. Yellow pony seemed to be timid compared to the pink pony. I had taken the scope off of my Draguov, and saw pink pony was pink everywhere, with different colored balloons on her flank. There were two blue and one yellow. It was strange to say the least. The rainbow maned pony is nowhere to be seen. I figure she is in Cloud City or whatever it's called. I hope yellow pony makes friends with pink pony.

Other World Entry #36
Oct:25:1985
P. 50

The house close to the forest has been finished. There is a "for sale" sign in front of it. I am surprised that it is finished so quickly. No ponies have stopped by to check it out yet though. Yellow pony has come around a few times, nowhere close to mine and Zecora's home, but close to the forest. She still likes playing with animals. It is heart warming sight to see......I miss home...I miss you Albina, and you too my lovely wife. I hope one day I will be able to go back to you.

Other World Entry #37
Oct:25:1985
P. 51

Zecora and I were talking about family a little bit ago. She didn't seem sad about it anymore. I wonder if that's my influence? Not to say I've been hard on her or anything, it just seems she's....gotten over it. She asked me about my wife and daughter. I asked her how she knew about them. It seems I talk while writing. It's a little embarrassing but is no big deal. After I told her about them she seemed home sick. I tried to lighten up the mood, and told her about my first date with Vera, my wife. I made such an idiot of myself. We went to karaoke bar. I got a bit drunk and tried to sing. The result was a big drunken mess. And I eventually vomited all over the stage. I was surprised when I woke on Vera's couch. It was first date, nothing happened. I was even more surprised when she asked me when our next date was. I still laugh at the memory, and even though Zecora may not know what I was talking about, she still laughed at my idiotic mistakes. I am glad I saved her. She is good companion.

Other World Entry #38
Oct:28:1985
P. 52

I think little yellow pony is making friends! I am happy for her it is nice to see her doing well. The only question I have is: Where is she staying? I am running out of pages it might be awhile before I find something worth using the pages. But I may actually run out of ink before that. I fear that that may be the case.

Years Gone By

New Home Entry #1
Feb:18:1986
P. 53

It has been a year since I've come to this land. A lot has happened since I've last written. I only have a few pages left so I'll try not to use them all. I recently got Zecora a cauldron. She was interested in furthering her knowledge in potion brewing. I had to steal the cauldron from a shop in town at night. Zecora is not pleased with the way I obtained it, but started using it regardless. I also the yellow pony checking out that house. I wonder if she is thinking about moving in? I have also saw the rainbow maned pony around more often. I think she might have moved into town? Maybe she's helping the yellow one? I hope so. I have also accepted this world as my new home. It doesn't look like I'll be able to go back to earth. Unless of course I ask a pony but what good would that do? Zecora and the other two have grown. I am not sure how old they are, or how long it is until they are adults. But I will continue to care for Zecora like she is my own, and watch over little yellow one since she is closer. Well that's about all, and with three pages left, I say that's good.

New Home Entry #2
Mar:21:1986
P. 54

The only thing that happened recently that was worthy of this page is Zecora was attacked. She described the attacker as a the weird lion creature that attacked me. I have made it a mission to find this "Manticore" as calls it, and take it out. I have teached basic survival skill to Zecora, so she could take care of her self while I'm away. I have encouraged her to go into town to meet some people....I..I mean ponies......I must go now. I do not know when I'll be able to write again.

New Home Entry #3
May:2:1986
P. 55

One page left...anyway, I am back from mission. Manticore is dead, and I have meat. I do not expect it to be good but better than eating plants all the time. Although the moss here, when cooked right, is pretty good. Zecora has gathered a lot of ingredients to experiment with. She has also already made quite a few potions. I agreed to help her and test some. she's calling for me know. Til next time.

New Home Entry #4
May:2:1989
Last Page.

It seems that taking multiple potions at the same time....is a bad idea. I just got out of three year coma. Zecora and I...had a falling out. I yelled at her and she said she didn't mean it to happen. I gave her the tree and walked out. It was foolish, and now I am without a house. I went to the house close to the forest to see if I could live there, but it was furnished and a was occupied. By yellow pony nonetheless. I retreated back to the forest, so I would not be seen. Last page of journal huh? Derʹmo! Well at least I have something read, and occupy my time with....I hope I do not think of earth again. I miss them so much as it is, last thing I need to do is think about them... I suppose I could draw, but....no paper. Oh well maybe I can take some from shop in town?

And that was the last page of my journal. I have not been through much else, but I am in good terms with Zecora again. I think she went a bit mad though. She speaks in rhymes now. Too many potions I think. After a year of spending time by yourself and working alone will do that. She must an adult by now and probably the same for the other two...or three if you count the pink pony. They all seem like friends. The rainbow maned one doesn't visit often but the pink visits more than her. As you may have guessed we are now in current time. If I am correct, the year would have to be 1991. They have up so fast but it helps when you're in a coma for three years eh? Hahaha! I wonder if there anything going on in town? I think Zecora said it was some kind of pony holiday. What was it again? Oh, right! The Summer Sun Celebration. I think I observe this holiday and learn pony culture. I will take care not to be seen.

The main problem is finding somewhere where I can observe without being seen. There are some hill around, but I would have to go through town to get to them. I would assume that the festivities would be at the town hall, so I need a clear view. I need to survey the area and see where would be best to watch. I can not be a roof top because the pegasus. Maybe I could slip into an alleyway? I do not know. I will figure something out though.

I have made into the town. I resulted to hiding in an alleyway. I have a good line sight and I can see the town hall clearly, but there isn't anything going on. Am I early, Or are pony holidays that different from human holidays? Maybe their all at home? Not sure, but I infiltrated town for no reason. I will be going back to Zecora's house now.

I walked into the house.

"Zebra daughter! You lied to me!" She raised an eyebrow and cocked her head. "You said it was pony holiday, but nothing was going on."

She chuckled. "Ah I see, that was quite a blight. I forgot to tell you the event is at night."

"You should have mentioned before. I wasted a lot of time waiting in that alley!"

"You waited in an alley?"

"Yes I did. Wait a moment...you didn't rhyme!" She covered her mouth and looked around the room like a kid that said a swear. "I like it you rhyme all of the time. It gets to me a bit." She looked at the ground and sighed. "But whatever you want to do is fine I suppose. Any new potions?" She shook her head. I sighed. "If you want to rhyme you can, okay."

"Thank you, my peculiar friend. But may I ask, why do you want my rhyming to end?"

"I just find it weird. You didn't always speak like that, and it's just weird for you to do all of a sudden."

"Ah I see. But I'll have you know it gives me glee."

I shrugged. "Whatever makes you happy Zecora." She smiled and nodded her head. "Zecora, I am going to take a nap. Wake me up when it's night time if I'm not already awake by then, ok?"

"A strange request, but anything for a guest."

I looked at her with a blank stare. "I carved this house with my bare hands! As far as I'm concerned you're the guest." I yawned. "But okay, whatever. Good night...or day." I went over to the guest bed and laid down.

Author's Note: Yes yes I know. A lot of Zecora and not a lot of Fluttershy. I'm working on steering my mind back in the right direction. So bare with me here.

The Summer Sun Crisis

I awoke to being shaken. Zecora told me the Summer Sun Celebration is happening now. I thanked her for waking me up, and headed towards town. I looked towards the town and saw lights, which was strange for this time of the night. I infiltrated the town and went into the same alleyway as before. There was a lot of activity at the town center. There were more decorations then before, and a choir that birds chirping started. Shortly after an announcement was being made.

"Fillies and gentlecolts! As mayor of Ponyville, it is my great pleasure to announce the beginning of the Summer Sun Celebration!" There were loud cheers that sounded from the building. The mayor continued the announcement. "In just a few moments, our town will witness the magic of the sun rise, and celebrate this, the day of the year! And now, it is my great honor to introduce to you, the ruler of our land. The very pony who give us the sun and the moon each and everyday. The good, the wise, the bringer of harmony to all of Equestria. Princess Celestia!"

'Good god lady. Could you drag it out any longer?' I thought and shook my head. There was a few moments of silence before the collective of pony voices could be heard gasping loudly from where I was hiding. Something wasn't right, and I knew yellow pony was in there. So I got closer to the building and peeked inside one of the windows. A few more moments passed before the pink pony from before screamed. After that the ponies gasped again and looked up. There was a strange blue cloud forming out of nowhere. After a couple of seconds of growing, the cloud parted and revealed a bigger, black winged unicorn. I looked through my scope, that I had in my pocket, and saw that she had cat-like eyes. They may not have been red, but I could tell she was evil.

After a moment of looking over the audience, she spoke. "Oh my beloved subjects. It's been so long since I've seen your precious little sun-loving faces." She said that last part with some disgust in her voice. Surprisingly after she spoke the rainbow maned pony questioned her.

"What have you done with our princess!?" After asking question, she tried to fly at the winged unicorn, but was stopped by an orange pony wearing a western "Cowboy" hat. The orange pony had a hold of the rainbow maned one's tail.

The winged unicorn laughed at the act, and asked a question in response. "Why, am I not royal enough for you?" Her expression turn serious. "Don't you know who I am?" The pink pony started talking but I could understand her. Out of nowhere The orange pony stuffed a cupcake into her mouth! It was funny. The winged unicorn spoke again. "Does my crown no longer count, now that I have been imprisoned for a thousand years?" She said while looking at the yellow pony, seemingly asking her. Then switched and looked at a white pony continuing her questions. I did not like how close she was getting to the yellow pony at some points, but stayed to see if I could learn anything more. "Did you not recall the legend? Did you not see the signs?" I did not like where this was going.

I put my scope away and reached for my Makarov. I un-holstered it opened the window slightly and took aim, and was ready to shoot until. "I did!" I looked over toward where the voice was coming from, and saw a purple pony talking. "And I know who you are. You're the Mare In The Moon. Nightmare Moon!" After she said that the ponies gasped again.

Nightmare Moon smiled at the recognition. "Well well well, somepony who remembers me. Than you also know why I'm here?"

"You're here to....to..." She tried to answer, looking around at all of the ponies.

Nightmare Moon laughed. "Remember this day little ponies, for it was you're last. From this moment forth, the night will last forever!" And she laughed like an evil villain while her cloud like mane and tail swirled around in the air and lightning flashed.

"Cease her!" The mayor commanded. "Only she knows where the princess is!" After that three white armored pegasus stallions flew towards Nightmare Moon.

"Stand back you foals!" She laughed some more as lightning struck the three stallions, and turned into the strange blue cloud. And headed out of the door. The rainbow maned pony yelled something and flew out. I decided that now would be a good time to leave, before the riots and further chaos happens. It was a good decision. The purple pony ran right passed where I was only moments ago. I would have definitely been caught.

"Зло это чертовски везде! You cannot escape it!" I yelled to myself "I can't believe this is happening. Вот дерьмо! I thought I escaped conflict!" I shook my head and gritted my teeth. "She got too close to yellow pony. I do not like it." I was at Zecora's house now but remained outside to calm down. I calmed down and pushed the door to opened. "Zecora, are you familiar with Nightmare Moon?"

Her eyes widened in horror and she nodded her head. "Yes I am, If she's returned then we are in quite a jam."

"How can we defeat her?"

She raised an eyebrow. "We cannot defeat her, you and me. What can defeat her are the Elements of harmony. But Celestia lost them long ago, and now they can be anywhere. Ever lasting night would give ponies quite a scare."

"So there is nothing we can do?" She shook her head. "Great." I heard the sound of hooves trotted by. "Uh...zebra daughter?"

"Hmm?"

"Would you mind staying here?" I grabbed my Dragunov. "I'm going out." She raised an eyebrow but did not question and nodded her head. "Thank you. I do not know when I will be back, but I will be safe. Yвидимся позже."

I caught up with the sound of the trotting ponies. I could see that there was some of the ponies from the town hall. The orange pony was here along with the white one, the rainbow maned one, the pink one and the purple and...yellow pony?!

"What are you doing out here yellow one?" I whispered to myself.

"Huh?" A quiet, sweet voice coming from the yellow pony said. She started looking in my general direction. I went prone and slowly crawled forward.

"Something wrong Fluttershy?" An american country accent said.

"N-nothing. I thought I heard a voice."

"This place is messing with my head to darling. Don't let it bother you too much." Said a proper, sophisticated voice.

"Ok..."

I was glad that they didn't search for me, but I was also worried for them. I had two questions on my mind:

1.) Why are they so far out here?

And 2.) Why did they think they can defeat Nightmare Moon?

I silently followed the six ponies, being careful not to make any loud sounds. After awhile they reached a cliff. The orange pony said something like the forest doesn't work like the rest of the world. I would have to agree with her.

The purple pony asked why, and the rainbow maned pony flew over to three of the ponies and said. "Nopony knows." she landed and crouched down. "You know why?"

"Rainbow, quit it!" The orange pony said but was ignored.

"Cause everypony that has ever come in here. Has. Never. Come. Out!" She jumped up, scaring her friends. Soon after the part of the cliff that the other four were on collapsed. Rainbow was quick to act and flew to to catch the pink pony. Fluttershy (as Rainbow called her) flew down and stopped the white one from sliding off. The orange one stopped herself from falling by biting an exposed root. There was one problem though. No one could catch the purple one. She nearly slid off but caught the edge just in time.

The orange one let go and slowly slid down to the purple one and grabbed her hooves. The purple one looked at the orange one with sadness and desperation in her eyes. "Applejack! What do I do?!"

There was a moment of silence and I saw that Rainbow and Fluttershy were ready to catch her. Applejack must have noticed as well. "Let go."

"Are you crazy!?"

"No Ah ain't. I promise you'll be safe."

"That's not true!"

"Now listen here. What I'm saying to you is the honest truth. Let go and you'll be safe."

The purple pony's eye grow wide and she let go. At first there was screaming, but then they caught her and she stopped.

I considered finding away down there as well but I will cover them from up here.

Author's Note: Hey I think my brain is going to co-operate with me and steer this story back on track. I also decided that every time Viktor speaks Russian I will write it in Russian characters, instead of how I have been writing it. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and as always; Have nice day.

Ponies Have Peaceful Solutions

I was scanning the areas behind the ponies. I had not thought I would see any threat until "Что это, черт возьми!?" I exclaimed as I saw a snake like creature with a chicken head slither towards the ponies. I quickly put the suppressor on the Dragunov and took aim and fired. I waited for a few more moments until I decided that they were getting to far away, and repelled down the cliff.

I followed the path the ponies took. It didn't take long for me to catch up, and when I did they were in the middle of fighting a manticore. The white pony ran away after the manticore ruined her mane (which was beautifully styled). Applejack then jumped onto the manticore! It was...amusing to see, but I was a little concerned for her safety. She started it like western cowboy! It hard to not laugh! The manticore got Applejack off of it and in flight she told Rainbow it was her turn. Rainbow did this weird vortex thing but it only took the manticore few seconds to swat her out of the air.

"Rainbow!" The purple pony yelled, and then glared at the beast. She and four of the group charged at the manticore (except Pink pony, she just bounced). The manticore looked ready for anything the ponies could throw at it.

Just as they were about to collide. "WAAAAIIIIT!!" Fluttershy shouted at her friends. Everything stopped and the manticore looked as confused as the the five ponies and I admit, I was also confused. Fluttershy looked at her friends and smiled, and the turned toward the manticore and started walking towards it. The manticore growled and raised a paw to swat Fluttershy.

"Я так не думаю, урод природы!" I yelled but somehow the ponies and manticore didn't hear me. I raised my Dragunov and aimed then fire and....I...missed?! "Not good..." I tried to take another shot but somehow my rifle jammed. These things never jam! After I fixed the jam I looked through the scope ready to take another shot, but then I saw Fluttershy nuzzling the manticore. I took my finger off of the trigger and observed the situation. The manticore had a thorn as big as my hand stuck in it's paw. Fluttershy grabbed the thorn with her mouth and then plucked it from the manticore.

At first the manticore roared at her, but then, not even a second later, was holding and licking her. After a few moments of watching the bizarre event, the rest of the group trotted passed them. I looked back at Fluttershy and she looked perfectly content in her current position. I laid there and watched for a few moments. The purple pony stopped and waited for Fluttershy to catch up. I could faintly hear them talking. "How did you know about the thorn?" The purple pony asked.

"I didn't. Sometimes we just need to be shown a little kindness." Fluttershy answered. Try as might I could not help myself from laughing at Fluttershy messed up hair. The purple pony heard me and was scanning the area for the source of my laughter, but noticed she was falling behind and went to catch up with her friends. I then saw the thorn twirl around a few times and then turn into the sparkling blue cloud, and fly away. I wonder if that's the cliff collapsed?

This time it took me a little longer to catch up with the ponies. The white one was complaining about her eyes being strained by the dirtiness of the forest. As if on que we all walked into a part of the forest where the canopy was blocking the moonlight. This did, however, made it easier for me to follow them. Since the could not see me, I passed them by and scouted ahead. It wasn't long before I heard more screaming. "What now?" I thought and headed back. When I got back I heard laughing. "Make your mind! Are you scared or is this funny to you!?" And then the pink one started singing. I shook my head and went back to scouting ahead.

By the time pink pony's song and dance was over I had taken out about five.... more monstrosities and hidden their carcasses. Something told me that the sight would be upsetting to them. And in Fluttershy's case, I was probably right. I scouted a little bit ahead and saw a rather upset...sea serpent? I do not know what he is and his scales are more then likely to thick to shoot through. I hope he is non-hostile towards the ponies, because there is little that I can do. Pink pony's bouncing came to an abrupt stop when she saw the state of the river. Causing the other ponies to abruptly stop as well. The ponies noticed the crying serpent and trotted over to the bushes where I was hiding. They were too close, I couldn't move without being noticed. So I stayed lying still and hoped they would not notice me. Luckily they didn't and went over to the clearing that was closer to the serpent.

"E-excused me, sir. Why are you crying?" The purple pony asked.

"Well, I don't know. I was just sitting here minding my own business. When this...tacky little cloud of purple smoke just went passed me, and tore half of my beloved mustache clean off. And now I look simply horrid!" And he went back to crying. falling back into the river, splashing all of the ponies. "At least he is not hostile" I thought.

"Oh give me a break." Said Rainbow.

"That's what all the fuss is about?" Asked Applejack.

"Why of course it is!" Exclaimed The white pony. "How can you be so insensitive?" She started walking to the serpent. "Oh just look at him." She laid down in front of the serpent. "Such lovely luminescent scales!"

"I know." Said the serpent after sniffling.

"And your expertly quaffed mane."

"Oh I know, I know."

"I don't have time for this." I said noticing the river has calmed down. I began to silently crawl backwards and began to crouch-walk the back of the river. Once I was far enough away to cross without being seen, I slid into the water. It was a little cold and it stunk, but it was nothing compared to the pool of blood I swan through during my Spetsnaz training. You never forget that. NEVER! When I was about half way across the river, I heard the serpent say he was hideous but I didn't pay much attention to him. I just focused on crossing without being noticed, which wasn't hard because they were preoccupied with the flamboyant sea serpent. I watched a little more and shook my head, turned started walking the other way. I can't take anymore of this.

I reached a bridge that had come loose on the other side, and fallen down. "Well it doesn't look I'll be going anywhere for awhile." I sat down on a tree stump and waited for the ponies. It would take them a few minutes if everything went okay with the serpent. I looked around and there was really nothing to do. No threats this far into the forest is surprising. I took this time to check my weapons. "Ten round magazine. One miss feed, one miss, and six kills. Two rounds left in this magazine. And I haven't shot my pistol." I sighed. "That didn't take long."

After a few more minutes I heard the ponies trotting towards where I was sitting and I slipped back into the bushes. The purple pony (Or Twilight as Applejack called her) got excited and almost ran off of the cliff, but Rainbow caught her, asking what is her deal with falling off of cliffs today. Asked myself the same question.

"Now what?" The pink pony asked.

"Duh." said Rainbow wiggling her wings.

"Oh yeah." Replied pink pony. And Rainbow flew down to the get the other end of the bridge. And disappeared for awhile. It was several minutes before the fog cleared and she reappeared with the bridge back up. They all crossed the bridge and walked toward what looked like a castle ruin. I do not want to cross that old bridge. But it seems that I have too.

Nightmare's End

I am not a fan of irony or contradictions. I mean I'm Spetsnaz, the most ruthless special forces in the world! And.....afraid of heights. I know, I know....is funny. But why did you think I didn't like flying in the plane? I would rather swim through another pool of blood...well maybe not that extreme, but you understand. Anyway, I waited until the ponies went into the ruin. I didn't want to be seen while crossing the bridge. I had just gotten across the bridge when five of them started to walk back out. I looked around and dived into a nearby bush, which had thorns in it. Thanks to my training I know how to take pain, but I am saying it did not hit. It hurt like hell! But I did not make a sound. I peeked out of the bush to see the ponies looking this way. Applejack laid down, not taking her eyes off of the bush I was hiding in. That was until they heard Twilight scream. They all ran back inside and there was a flash of light.

After a few minutes of running around and calling for Twilight, there was a flashing white light in the only remaining tower. They all started running up the stairway up to the tower, and I stood up and began picking the thorns out of my skin and clothes. After I was done with that, I went inside the ruin. I pulled out my Makarov and put the suppressor on it. I would rather have some protection just Nightmare Mare came back. I walked over to the door that they ran out of and pressed my back against the wall on the other of the door that was closer to the corner. After a few moments I peeked around the door and looked up at the tower. There was little activity that I could see from here so I moved up. I pressed my back against the closest wall and peeked inside the doorway. Turns out it was bigger on the inside.

"It seems this castle was indeed abandoned long ago." I thought to myself as I walked over to the staircase at the other side of the hall. "No threats so far. Hmm.....Interesting. I would have thought there would have at least been some resistance. But I suppose the five ponies got through with little trouble." I got to the base of the staircase and heard the five ponies telling Twilight they would be there soon. So I started to make my way up as well.

As I made my way up I heard Twilight talking to Nightmare. "You think you can destroy the Elements of Harmony just like that? Well you're wrong! Because the spirit of the Elements of harmony are right. Here!"

"What?" Nightmare replied with a surprised tone.

Twilight continued. "Applejack: Who reassured me when I was in doubt, represents the spirit of, Honesty! Fluttershy: Who tamed the manticore with her compassion, represents the spirit of, Kindness!" I reached the room they were in and sneaked behind a pillar, peeking my head out enough to barely see. "Pinkie Pie: Who banished fear by giggling in the face of danger, represents the spirit of, Laughter!" I may like Pinkie Pie. Laughing in the face of danger is what I was trained to do. "Rarity: Who calmed a sorrowful serpent with a meaningful gift, represents the spirit of, Generosity! And Rainbow Dash: Who could not abandon her friends for her own heart's desire, represents the spirit of, Loyalty! The spirit of these five ponies got us through every challenge you threw at us!"

"You still don't have the sixth Element! The spark didn't work!" Those were some really funny faces she was making. Not going to lie.

"But it did. A different kind of spark, I felt it the very moment I realized how happy I was to hear you, to see you. How much I cared about you. The spark ignited inside me. when I realized that you all, are me friends!" There was a bright flash. And above Twilight's head was an orb of some kind. It quickly lowered itself, stopping just above her head. The light was almost to bright for my eyes, but I continued to look. After a few moments Twilight started to speak again. "You see Nightmare Moon. When those element are ignited by the... The spark that resides in the heart of us all. I creates the sixth Element. The Element of, Magic!" Just then the light got brighter! It was a flashbang going off! I shielded my eyes and turned around, pressing my back up against the pillar.

For a moment it was silent, but then there was this weird sound. I could place what it sounded like so I opened my stinging eyes and looked over at the ponies. A rainbow of all things was rushing toward Nightmare Moon! I couldn't believe it! As the rainbow wrapped itself around Nightmare, she screaming "No!" I wondered if it was incinerating her or something. I will have to wait. And suddenly just like a few moment ago the light grew brighter. I closed and covered my eyes, since it was slower this time I had proper warning.

What I didn't get any warning about was the pillar falling over. I jumped out of the way. Now out in the open I looked around, sure I was caught. But it seemed that all of the ponies were unconscious. I went over and check to see if they where alive, they were. I looked around the room trying to find Nightmare. But instead I saw a smaller pony with a light blue mane and a blue coat. I went over to her and checked her pulse. She was alive as well. "No death? Huh? Combat and no casualties. Save for the villain, but I think this is her..." I turned around and started towards the staircase. "I think all is good now. Should I head back to home or stay here just be sure? Bah, with power like that Fluttershy well be fine.

"Good, the serpent isn't here. I couldn't stand talking with him, or him calling for help." I was beginning to cross the river. No hostiles so far, all was looking good. I still hate that damn bridge though. Too rickety for me. When I crossed the river I came upon the manticore. I would hid but it saw me. It growled and started to slowly walk towards me. "Вот дерьмо...uh...nice manticore." It responded by growling at me. "Uh...remember little yellow pony? The one that took care of the thorn?" It raised an eyebrow and cocked it's head. "I am her friend. You wouldn't to make her to make her sad would you?" It lowered it's head and shook it. "May I pass?" It nodded it's head and moved aside. "Thank you." I nodded and continued on my way. About half way home it mysteriously turned day out of nowhere. Strange.

I was now home and knocked on the door. Zecora answered it. "You don't have to knock you know? But anyway tell me, how did it go?"

"Nightmare Moon is defeated! Six ponies from town stopped her plans of eternal night."

She nodded. "So the legend is true. The Elements stopped her, but not you?"

"I wanted to see if they could handle it. The purple one seemed to know what was going on. She also like to talk. A lot. She could have killed us all with her words. Who makes a speech in the middle of battle anyway?" She offered me a cup of tea. "Thank you, zebra daughter! It was long day, I would like some."

Oh man am I ready for some sleep. Stupid pony crisis! keeping me awake!

Fluttershy Is Lost

It has been a few days since Nightmare Moon was defeated. All is good once more. I have not returned to town, I see it will make no sense to. I have watched Fluttershy from the edge of the forest. It seems she is the local veterinarian. Either that, or she just likes animals. A lot. None of the other ponies visit her often still, but something tells me she doesn't mind. She walks the forest sometimes, and I watch her every time. You wouldn't believe how many predators ponies have. Or maybe these are just hostile creatures by nature. I do not know. One thing to note about Fluttershy, is her sense of hearing. I really have to be careful when following her. The slightest mis-step or step on a twig, no matter how small or silent it snaps, she hears it. One time we almost met. How horrible would that have been?

Zecora went back to her old country to retrieve some items. She said she will be back soon. She left before I had a chance to offer to come. This left me with a place to stay alone and some time to myself. Which means I watch Fluttershy when she is is the forest while I am out hunting. But I am left to wonder how hasn't found my home yet, she passes it frequently. Maybe shes to concentrated on her task to notice? It doesn't matter, as long as I'm not seen, I don't care.

Today I decided to see if Fluttershy would be okay in the forest without my protection. Although she has not been in the forest today, I will not be watching over her if she enters. It is test so-to-speak, all she has to do is simply survive the few minutes she spends in here. Nothing to major, right? I should hope not, but I do wonder what she is looking for when enters this place. I saw her pass by a few minutes ago. I am hunting for food and drink. There is a river not to far from here, so the food part is a much bigger issue. Anyway, all is good. Is warm day, sun is shining, and very few clouds. Today is good day!

It was uneventful hunting trip. But was good hunting trip, I have enough for big lunch thanks to deer that happened to pass by! I should keep an eye on ammunition though. I do not want to run out. I wonder how far Zecora is on her trip? She is from a far away land, but she did not say how far away it was. I am...concerned about her safety, but with the survival skill I taught her she should be fine...I hope. I am worrying for nothing I'm sure. She is strong like ox! Nothing will defeat her!

It has been awhile since I've seen Fluttershy enter the forest. Longer that she normally takes. Perhaps she took a different route out of the forest? I do not think so, But I will give it another hour or so before I go looking. She will be fine, I am sure of it. I am bored so I resulted too reading some of Zecora's potion books. Is interesting subject. I found cures for broken teeth and more. This will be useful knowledge. Perhaps I can find healing potion for cut I got a few hunting trips ago?

I am beginning to worry about Fluttershy. It has been another hour and I still have not seen her. It is possible that she passed by when I was reading. I think I will sneak up to her house, and make sure she is there. I exited my house and began to walk toward Fluttershy's home. It was mid-afternoon so it wasn't getting dark out yet, but if she wasn't home then who knows how long she went into the forest. Hopefully not too far.

"Not good! Where is she!" Fluttershy is not home! She is still in the forest! I need to find her before it gets dark. I saw a couple ponies coming this way, and ran towards this forest while they were still a fair distance away. If they saw me and followed me then they would have to try to follow me in the forest. And I am certain they will not want to. I think they did see me because I hear them running after me. I side-stepped into the bushes and continued to run. I saw them stop when I was a good distance away from them. One of them spoke.

"We don't have time for hide and seek. Why don't you just come out!?" A tomboyish said. If I remember correctly, it must be Rainbow Dash. "What have you done with Fluttershy!?"

"Come on now Rainbow. If it's an animal, then it probably can't even speak." Applejack's voice replied. "Let's stop wasting time and continue to look for her."

"An animal I may be, but I have done nothing to Fluttershy. She is somewhere in here, and has been for the last few hours."

"I don't believe you!" Rainbow Dash yelled.

"Does not matter." I replied. "If you wish for her safety, you will help this animal look. We will be more successful that way."

"Like it or not sugar cube, he has a point." Applejack said to her friend. "Hey mister? Do you have any idea where she might be?" I didn't reply and started to move again. "Guess that's a no." She sighed. "Come on Rainbow!" I heard them both running. After awhile Rainbow Dash started flying. Soon we were all going in different directions. I was checking the path that passed my tree. Maybe I will find her that way?

Sun is going down and I have not had any luck. I was quite a few minutes away from my home. I found a fork in the path, and went right. I wrote a note in the dirt telling them to go left should they find this as well. I saw cave and checked it out, but there was nothing worth while to be found. I exited the cave and continued down the path. I saw Rainbow Dash fly overhead and quickly went under the canopy. It seems they don't trust me after all. Not that I blame them, I was just hoping to search alone. That way I could search without hiding in the bushes.

I can not hear the flap of Rainbow's wings anymore. She has gone another direction. I continued straight on the path, and hoped I would find Fluttershy soon. After a few more minutes I heard a faint crying. It sounds like Fluttershy! I followed the crying and after awhile came to a cave. The crying was louder from inside. I took out my Mavarov and put the suppressor on. It would deafen me if I had to shoot inside a closed space like this. I walked into the cave and grabbed me flash light from one of my pockets. I walked deeper into cave. I could hear Fluttershy crying, but not where it was coming from. I would call out but that would alert what ever captured her, and I don't want to do that. I took a few more steps forward and then Rainbow found the cave.

"Fluttershy?! I can hear you crying! Hold on!"

Why do you have to yell?! Then there was deep and powerful roar from somewhere withing the cave.

"О, дерьмо! Черт возьми Rainbow Dash!!"

Author's Note

This happens between the events of Nightmare Moon's defeat and Episode 3: The Ticket Master.

We Finally Meet

Rainbow Dash must have heard the roar as well. She has yet to enter. Her presence also causes me any problem. I can not use my flashlight, lest I want to be seen. A little while ago I heard Applejack talking to Rainbow at the entrance of the cave. Rainbow told her about the loud roar that sounded from within only moments before her arrival. They would get curious if they saw a floating light in the cave and most likely attack. Then I thought of something else: How am I going to rescue Fluttershy without her seeing me? I guess I could shine the light in her face until we got out of the cave, but I don't want a chance at blinding her. And with the confined space of the cave, I would surely meet the other two. I may not have thought this through.

It has been about five minutes since the I heard the roar, and I have headed further down into the cave. Fluttershy is still crying but with the echos it is hard to pinpoint her location. There is also no way of telling how deep the cave is, or if it branches off. I also do not hear the others searching the cave. I assume that they are planning a strategy, or that they went back and got the others. If that's the case I have to hurry before they arrive. I do not want them to think I'm the creature that wishes them harm. I have also not heard the creature in some time. I am worried, I must not let my guard down.

The crying has stopped now. There is no way of telling where she is now. So I make the first secondary objective the primary. Neutralize all threats. I am to find the creature and kill it. Ensuring a safe extraction from the cave. Now I just need to find it, before it finds me. I am gladly able to use the flashlight now, so hopefully that will make it easier. I have seen many different tunnels branching off the sides, but decided to continue down the main tunnel. I hear snoring now. That must mean the creature is asleep. I will follow the snores and take it out while it sleeps. If all goes as planned, it should be quick and clean.

I have reached the area where the snoring is loudest. I check my Makarov to see if the suppressor is on right. And I checked my Dragunov as well. Both are good to go. I shine the flashlight in and peek around the corner. It looks like a brown bear or possibly a black bear, it is hard to tell but what I do know is I will be needing something bigger that the tiny 9x18mm round. The Dragunov will do just fine though. I take the suppressor off of the pistol and holster it, as well as putting the suppressor away. I take the rifle off of my shoulder and set the flashlight on the ground, facing the bear with the light still on. Since the bear is on the far end of the cavern, I should be fine using the scope. It will not be be completely silent, but it wont deafen me. At the very worst it might frighten Fluttershy, depending on how far away she is from here. I bring the rifle to my shoulder and take aim. Just as I steadied my aim, I heard I hoped I wouldn't.

"Fluttershy?!" A chorus of voices sounded from somewhere behind me, presumably near the entrance of the cave.

"Черт возьми! Again?!" The bear snorted awake and growled when it saw me. Giving it no chance to attack or move much, I shot it in the head. "Угроза нейтрализованы." I whispered to myself, picked up the flashlight, slung the Dranguov back over my shoulder, and headed back to restart the search for Fluttershy, while avoiding the others. Not going to be easy. Their footsteps are still very faint and their calls still echo quite a bit, maybe I can still avoid them.

"Ok girls. I want every nook and cranny of this cave system checked. Not one stone should be left un-turned." Twilight announced to her group.

"Why such a detailed search sugar cube?" Applejack asked.

"I want to see if that talking animal is in here."

"Talking animal?" Rarity asked.

"Applejack and Rainbow Dash both said they heard a talking animal tell them that Fluttershy was lost. I want to find this animal and run some tests on it."

"Or you could just ask it questions. Ya know, since it talks and all?"

"Right. But that's second priority. First we find Fluttershy!" They all agreed and began to search for her. From what I heard they split up into two groups, each with a unicorn in them for light source (as Twilight said).

I heard a growl from behind me and froze. I breathed in deeply before reaching for my now unsuppressed pistol and turning around. It was another bear, possibly the mate of the one that I shot, at the entrance to the cavern I was just in.. The pistol would just piss it off and this is to close quarters for my rifle. Hand-to-hand was also out of the question considering that this is a freaking bear. I quickly re-holstered the Makarov and felt around for anything that might help. I felt a flashbang grenade hanging from my left pocket on my shirt. I grabbed it, pulled the pin, tossed it and ran away while covering my ears. As the name suggests, they make a bang. The light was bright and the ponies probably saw it as well.

I heard a roar from the bear and ran into a side tunnel that looked like it opened into a small cavern. I silently walked into it and checked to see if it had bears in it. It didn't. But what it did have was a scared little yellow pony. She was awake, probably due to the flashbang going off. She had her eyes closed and was shaking. I turned off the flashlight and pressed my back against the wall so the bear wouldn't see me. I could barely see, so I had to rely completely on my hearing. Hopefully the bear wont search this direction, same goes the ponies.

I heard it sniffing the air and drawing closer. I grabbed the rifle from my back and set the flashlight on the ground, facing the entry way and turned it on. The bear made a confused sound and continued to walk. I crouched down in front of Fluttershy with my back facing her and aimed the rifle toward the tunnel and waited for the bear. It turned the corner and winced at the unexpected light, and back around the corner and waited for a few seconds. It eventually popped it's head out again began walking toward me. It was then when I shot the bear and killed it.

I put the safety one both of my weapons, put the rifle back on my shoulder, picked up the flashlight, and turned toward Fluttershy. I shined the light over her and reached out my hand to help her up. She winced slightly and pulled back away from my hand. I kept my hand out to see if she would except my help. She opened her eyes and stared at me for a moment.

After a few seconds she spoke. "Y-you don't want to hurt me, do you?" She was looking at the flashlight like it was my head, so I shook it "O-oh that's good...you came to find me? Is that why you're here?" I shook the flashlight up and down before pointed my index finger out, telling her to wait a moment and propped the flashlight against the wall, and returned. "Oh so that's not your head?" She asked looking over at it and then back at me. It wasn't perfect solution, but it did light the room, if only slightly.

I was about to respond when I heard a gasp and then. "Fluttershy!!" Rainbow called. I turned around and she was charging at me. I dodged her, grabbed her by the neck and redirected her back the way she came. "What the hay?? How'd ya do that?"

"Hold on sugar cube! Imma comin'!" Applejack called. I was in battle stance now and waiting for anything she could throw at me. I do not wish to hurt them but I don't want to be captured either. Applejack charged at me and turned around and tried to kick me. I dodged her as well. She stopped herself and I put her into a sleeper hold until she stopped moving. She's not dead, just unconscious.

It was Pinkie Pie's turn now. She just bounce up to me and asked. "You didn't hurt her did you?" I raised an eyebrow and slowly shook my head. "Okie dokie lokie then." And she bounced away. I raised an eyebrow and scratched me head in confusion.

I saw Twilight's horn glow and shot some kind of beam at me. "Ах вы собираетесь играть в эту игру сука!?" I said as I reached for my pistol. What? Is reflex! and the safety is still on.

I aimed at Twilight and Fluttershy told her to stop. "I don't think he wants to hurt me."

"How can you be sure?! Who knows what it can do to you!"

"If he wanted to hurt me, wouldn't have already?"

"What about Applejack!?"

Fluttershy looked at me. As if she was asking the same question. "She is unconscious. I only knocked her out, she will be fine after awhile." I said.

"See," Said Fluttershy. "He means no harm."

"Then why did he attack us!?!?" Rainbow yelled.

"I did not attack you! You attacked me!" Twilight's horn stopped glowing and I lower my pistol. "I understand wanting to help a comrade. But you should have approached this situation with caution, instead of just running in head first. If I were easily startled, I could have killed you! You need to think Rainbow Dash, use your head for a change!"

"You know my name?!"

"I know all of your names. I have been watching for a while."

Just then a purple beam of light hit me and I fell to the ground.

"Twilight!" Fluttershy shouted.

"S-sorry I panicked! Who knows what else he's learned! We can't be too careful."

And then I passed out. Now I am the one unconscious!

Celestia's Mercy

I stand by the cell door, waiting for this "Celestia." They say she is kind, but knowing royalty...I will know if she asks these two to leave. But if she is anything like Twilight and Fluttershy I have little to worry about. I sat down because I was tired of standing, and the doors opened. "Of course she chooses when I sit back back down." I thought to myself and shook my head, standing back up. A horse sized pony with multi-colored hair walked out with Twilight. They walked up to my cell and Celestia looked like she was measuring me up. I rolled my eyes and waited for her to speak. Thankfully she didn't make me wait any longer.

"You are Viktor, I pressume?"

"да."

She raised an eyebrow. "You speak as though you come from Stalliongrad."

"In my world it's called Stalingrad." I stated.

"I see. Twilight tells me you watched over her during the Summer Sun Celebration."

"She speaks the truth."

"She also tells me that you saved Fluttershy from bears. Is that also true?"

"да."

"Пожалуйста, говорите по конному спорту. Вы же не хотите, чтобы запутать Twilight или Fluttershy." She asked kindly.

"Ok, as you wish." I said with little disgust.

"Thank you. So you are of a species known as 'Human' and come from another dimension?"

"Or so I believe. I am pretty sure you already know how I got here."

"And how would I know that?"

"Your 'Faithful Student' seems to have told you everything I have said when she went to bring you here. I am not some stupid animal Princess, I can tell you know everything Twilight knows about me."

"I see. Then do you know why I'm here?"

"Enlighten me." I said with an agitated voice.

"I am here to see if you were being truthful."

"And how do you plan on finding out?"

"You will find out soon. But first, would mind telling me why you're so hostile towards me?"

"I do not take kindly to being locked up."

She nodded her head. "I see, but you must be for what happens next."

I raised an eyebrow. "And what is that?"

She asked Twilight and Fluttershy to leave, and I glared at Celestia, ready for what she might do. Once Twilight and Fluttershy were gone, Celestia turned back towards me and opened the cell door. Her horn started to glow and she walked towards me. I backed up until I was against the wall. She lowered her horn and leaned towards my head. I moved to the left and reached down for my boot knife, and it was still there. I smiled as I grabbed it and pressed it against her neck. All in a matter of seconds. Needless to say, she was surprised. "What?! When did you!?"

"Нет больше трюков сука. Did Twilight not tell you I am Special Forces?"

"I wasn't trying to be hostile." She said in a calm voice. "I was simply going to go into your recent memories to see if you were telling the truth."

"You are...too calm. Do you not understand the position you are in?"

She chuckled. "That I do. I have lived over a thousand years, and have had many threats made on my life every few years." Her voice turned to a serious tone. "You do not scare me Viktor. I want you to think about something, and think quickly; Do you really want to tread down this path? Because I can assure you that it's very short, and ends with you staying here. If I'm kind. Understood?"

"I could kill you with just a flick of my wrist." I shrugged. "But if you have been able to survive a thousand years with countless death threats, Is not hard decision to make." I said taking to knife away from her neck and re-sheathing it.

Her voice turned kind again. "Wise choice. Now, will you allow me to use the spell?"

"нет, I do not trust magic. It may be save for ponies but what if it isn't safe for me? I do not want to take that chance."

"An understandable concern." She nodded. "I don't know why I didn't think of it."

"You will just have to trust me Princess. I have been watching over Fluttershy for years. Even protected her during the night before she came to Ponyville. Why would I hurt what I have protected?"

She smiled and nodded. "I can sense the sincerity in your voice. You do indeed speak the truth."

"Yes, I wish your world no ill will. You can trust me on that."

She nodded. "I indeed think that I can. As Princess, I officially welcome you to Equestria."

"Thank you Princess." I nodded. "Now since that is over, when is dinner? Twilight brought me only two pieces of bread! That was not enough."

She laughed. "I will take you to the royal dining room, I will have the Elements of Harmony join us. Follow me."

She led me to the dining room and the six ponies were waiting for us. "She must have told Twilight in advance." I thought as I walked toward the table and found a seat. I looked over at everyone sitting down. Some of their faces did not say good things, namely Applejack's. The only ponies that were happy to see that I was here was Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, and Twilight. Rarity remained neutral it seemed

"Что? Not happy to see me?" I asked Applejack.

"Not really," She said flatly. "Do you know how bad the headache Ah had when I woke up was?"

"All too well, I suffered worse in training. You should be happy!"

"Oh yeah? Why's that?"

"I could have killed you." And after that, I think the headache did not seem that bad. "Anyway, how is everyone?"

"I'm fine, thank you for asking."

"I'm super okay! kinda hungry though but not bad."

"I'm glad that everything went well."

"I'm um fine thanks for asking."

Rainbow grumbled and Applejack looked away. "What is wrong Rainbow. Not happy to see me either?"

"No."

I blinked a few times, not really expecting the blunt response. Celestia raised an eyebrow and Twilight looked at Rainbow, but I'm the only one that spoke. "And why not?"

"Because you hurt Applejack!"

"Tell me; Would you prefer her hurt or dead?"

She seemed taken aback by my question. "N-neither!"

"Not an option!" I yelled. "If you prefer her dead I can grant your wish. So I will ask you again; Hurt or dead?"

"H-hurt..."

"Is what I thought. But I will tell you that even if you wanted her dead, you would have to do it yourself. Ебать это дерьмо."

"Viktor," Celestia said. "Language."

"What?! They don't know what I said." Our plates arrive and were set in front of us. The food looked familiar but I wasn't sure. "What is this?" I asked.

The pony looked at me with a strange look on his face. "It is a dandelion salad mixed with rare herbs found in the Everfree forest, topped with a sweet cherry dressing."

"And the side dish?"

"That would be caramelized apples."

"Sounds good. спасибо."

"Your quite welcome Sir."

I looked over at everyone and saw that they all had something different. I then looked at Celestia. "Did you tell the chef to wing it?" She smiled and started eating. I laughed and did the same. "Oh this is good."

"That is one of my favorite dishes." Said Celestia. "I will tell the chef you like it."

"No, I will do it later. Thank you though Princess."

"Augh! I can't stand it!" Rainbow yelled, stomping a hoof on the table. "I can't take anymore of your smug attitude!"

"Rainbow Dash!" Twilight yelled.

I stopped Twilight before she started. "No, let her finish. I am curious about what she has to say."

"Stop sucking up to the Princess and my friends!" She looked at Celestia. "Don't you find it just a little creepy that he's been watching us?"

"Even though you asked Celestia, I think I shall answer this." I said standing up. "Perhaps you all should have been in the room when I was discussing everything with Fluttershy." Applejack and Rarity looked at each other, and Rainbow retained the look of rage. "I have only watched Fluttershy for an extended amount of time. Not all of you. The only time I watched all of you at once was when Nightmare Moon tried to take over."

"And why should I believe you!?" Rainbow said.

"You don't have too." I shrugged. "But I am telling the truth. And I will admit that it was a little bit creepy watching her, yes. But that is not all I was doing."

"What else were ya doing then?" Applejack asked.

"Made a house in a tree, saved a filly from a manticore, took care of that filly when she was sick and watched over her like she was my own."

"Really?" Celestia asked. "May I ask how you took of her?"

"I found out what plants were edible and feed those. I don't know how many times I've gotten sick just trying new plants."

"And where is this filly now?"

"Possibly on her way home." I shrugged. "I do not know, she left for old country earlier today."

"Hmm...I see."

"Well I don't care!" Rainbow Dash yelled. "You're just a creepy, dumb animal!" Everyone gasped and I walked over to Rainbow Dash.

I patted her head. "It displeases me that you think so, Rainbow Dash. But I will not tell you what to think. Just know this; Your dearest friend may not have lived through that night. If it wasn't for me, she wouldn't be alive right now. Just keep that in mind."

"Get away from me!" Then she bucked me in the stomach. It did not do what she thought it would. I stumbled a foot backwards. She flew off shortly after.

"She has....issues, yeah?" I said.

"I am terribly sorry Viktor!" Rarity apologizes for her. "Didn't that...hurt?"

"Of course it hurt. I just know how to take it." I shrugged. "Anyway, Celestia, I would like to discuss transport back to my world."

"I'm sure Rainbow Dash will warm up to you."

"нет, it is not because of her. I have a family you know. I would like to get back to them if possible."

"Hmm...I'm not sure it can be done. I have heard of such magic but I'm not sure it exists."

I sighed. "It is...okay if there isn't a way. They are strong. I'm sure they moved on by now..." I shook my head. "If you all will excuse, I am going back home. I want to see if Zecora is back."

"I-of course Viktor. Let me take you to your things."

"B-but..." Fluttershy squeaked.

"Yes?" I said. She shook her head and lowered it. I continued to follow Celestia to where my weapons were.

It seems that I will not be able to go home.

New Home

Now back at my house, with all of my weapons, I sat down on the bed and held my head in my hands. I do not care that Rainbow Dash doesn't like me. And I left her, as well as the others in Canterlot. Celestia was nice enough to have a couple of her guards escort me back to Ponyville. I thanked them and they left. They could have chosen a better place to drop me off at though. Instead they decided to drop me off in the middle of the damn town! I ignored the screams of the ponies and went back to where I am now. Little did I know that I was followed (what!? I have a lot on my mind!). There was a knock on the door. I went over and opened it, not really paying attention to who was at the door.

"How was your journey?" I asked thinking it was Zecora.

"Well I don't think it was much of one? I just followed you here." Definitely not Zecora, but instead it was a gray mare with blonde hair, and...strange eyes.

I sighed, not bothering with grabbing a pistol. "Who are you and what do you want?"

"I don't really know."

I raised an eyebrow. "You don't know who you are?"

"No, I don't know what I doing here?"

"Can you at least tell me your name then."

"Oh right, sorry My name's Derpy! Who are you?"

"Derpy is strange name. I am Viktor Kozlov, it is...nice...to meet you. What are you doing here?"

"Like I said I don't really know. I just saw you and thought 'Hey something new! I wonder what he is and where he's going.' So I followed you!"

"Are you sure it was wise choice following me?"

"Well..." She tapped her chin in thought. "Maybe not, but you're not going to hurt me are you?"

I acted like I was thinking about it for a bit. And then I saw that she was getting nervous. "No I'm not. So you don't want anything?"

"Nope." She smiled.

"Um...okay. Can you please leave?"

"Sure! But could you be a nice whatever you are and escort me out? The forest is kinda scary and it's getting dark."

I shrugged. "I don't see why I couldn't." I grabbed my Makarov. "Follow me."

We are probably half way to the entrance of the forest. All has been fairly quiet. Of course Derpy wasn't. She had a lot questions. I answered most of them, but at one point it got kind of annoying and I asked her to stop. It didn't seem to affect her much. She just hummed a happy while walking. It was nice. We reach the entrance with no trouble. We said goodbye and parted ways. When I got back, I had pleasant surprise.

"Zebra daughter! You're back! How was journey?"

"Quite eventful. But that is good, because the dangers are plentiful."

"What did you bring back?"

"Just some old things from home. I am glad that I can now call them my own."

I raised an eyebrow. "That doesn't really rhyme you know?"

She chuckled. "I do not rhyme all of the time Viktor."

"Is good point. You seem tired. Why don't you sit down and allow me too make you some tea?"

"Thank you."

"Before I do the though, I have a question."

"Hmm?"

"How did you make it back so quickly?"

"Speed potion. I learned it while you were 'fighting' Nightmare Moon."

"I see. Glad you're back Zecora."

"Anything happen here while I was gone?"

"Well I saved that pony that always enters the forest and was captured by her friends."

"Oh my."

"That's not all. They took me to Canterlot and I met Celestia. We had an...off start, but all is good."

"That is nice too hear."

"Let me make your tea. You just sit down and relax."

"Thank you."

I fetched the tea pot and made sure it had all the necessary things in it. When it did I put it on the fire until it was ready. I let it cool down just a little bit before I poured it into the cups. We chatted while drinking and, since I didn't finish mine earlier, having dinner. We had the standard dinner of assorted plants from the forest. We somehow started on the topic of where we came from. She told me she comes from the Zebra Dominion, and in turn I told her I come from Soviet Russia. We didn't talk about family though, but I am not complaining.

Dinner is done and the day has ended. Zecora has gone to sleep, I have tried and have not been successful. I decided to read from my old journal, to see if that would help. I do not know why it would but It is worth trying. So I would not lose I keep it on my nightstand. Ah yes Albina and my wife Vera, I miss them so. Perhaps I should ask Twilight to speak with the Princess. I will ask Fluttershy where she lives, and hopefully she will know. The reading worked and I am tired. I am going to go to sleep now, and I plan on asking Twilight about contacting Celestia.

It is raining outside. Not a good start to the day. Zecora and I breakfast, and over breakfast she told me that while I was in my potion induced coma, she went into Ponyville to find some ingredients she couldn't find around the forest. I asked her how the trip was and she said the ponies ran into their houses and hid. I told her the did the same to me on the way back here. With breakfast over, I grabbed my pistol, told Zecora where I was going and headed out.

I arrived at the house that Fluttershy lives in and knocked on the door. Fluttershy answered and was quite surprised. She flew back in surprise making a weird sound.

"You alright in there? You're not scared of me all of a sudden are you?"

She walked back up to the door. "Oh, no I'm not. You just surprised me is all. Would you like to come in?"

"Thank you but I can't. I am here to ask you where Twilight lives."

"Oh, okay. She lives in library in town. It's a big tree you can't miss it."

"спасибо er, thank you Fluttershy. I will stop by later. And you don't have any plans, then I can visit."

"That sound wonderful. I don't have any plans today."

"Good good. I will stop by later. Just don't go flying across the house again." I chuckled, she looked down at the floor. "Is joke! I'm only kidding with you. Goodbye Fluttershy. Увидимся позже."

"Huh?"

"It means; See you later."

"Oh," She smiled. "Bye Viktor."

I turned around and the door closed behind me. I started walking toward Ponyville. About halfway there I saw a purple unicorn heading toward me. Thinking it was Twilight I continued to walk. My assumption was correct.

"Twilight! Just the mare I was coming to see!" I smiled.

"Oh hi Viktor, I was just going to Fluttershy's to see if I could help her with anything." She smiled back.

"Is very kind of you." I nodded.

"Mmhmm, so why were looking for me?" She asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I wanted to see if you talk more to Celestia about getting me home."

"Oh..." She frowned and looked at the ground.

"That...does not sound good."

"We talked about that a little more after you left. I helped her and her sister Luna research it after the others left." She said, looking up at me with a sympathetic look on her face.

"No luck?" I asked, hope leaving my face and voice.

She bowed her head. "No, sorry Viktor. It doesn't look like you will be able to go back to your world."

I sighed and felt a teardrop fall from my eye. "It is okay Twilight. You did all you could, and that is more then I can ask of you."

"B-but what about your family?"

"Nothing we can do it seems." I said in a disheartened voice. "Thank you for trying, Element of Magic. When you see Fluttershy tell her that I cancel plans with her. I do not care if you tell her why."

"I understand. Sorry for the bad news."

"Is fine, you tried. I would try but I can't use magic." I sighed. "Goodbye Twilight. I will see you...at a later date."

"Goodbye Viktor."

I walked back to my house and sat down against it outside. I did something that I thought I would never do. I cried. I sat there and cried, like little baby. I had good reason though, and anyone would understand. Even these ponies.

"Черт возьми! Why? Why must I continue to stay here?! I just want to see my wife and daughter again!" I held my head and my hands and continued to cry like baby. "I want to see Albina grow up! I want to kiss my lovely wife's lips again but I have to be tortured and stay here! Why!? Ебать!" But in the back of my head I knew that if the years have gone by the same way, they probably thought I was dead. Just then an idea struck me. I stood up and ran towards Fluttershy's cottage. If I was lucky Twilight would still be there.

I reached Fluttershy's cottage and knocked on the door rapidly. Fluttershy cautiously opened the door, and then saw me and hugged me.

"Twilight told me the horrible news. I'm so sorry Viktor." She said with tears starting to form.

I hugged her back. "It is sad day for me indeed. Is Twilight still here?"

"Yes, yes she's inside. Please come in."

"Thank you." I entered her home and spotted Twilight sitting in a chair. "Hello again Twilight. I had an Idea, would you care to hear it?"

"Yes I would. What is it?"

"Transporting living matter from one dimension to another may be really complicated, but what do you think about transporting non-living matter?"

"Hmm...we did find some theories on being possible but no actually spells. Why?"

I pulled out my field journal. "I wanted to know if you could send this, instead of me."

"It is possible, theoretically speaking. But say we do get it to your world. How do you know it would reach it's destination?"

I thought a little bit. "I will put my address on it and hope. I also want it wrapped up like gift if that is okay."

"Sure it is. If you give it to me I will put it somewhere safe. What kind of wrapping?"

"Plain paper will do." I looked at Fluttershy. "Do you have something I can write with?"

"Yes. One moment."

It was just a moment before she returned with a quill and ink pot. "Thank you." I sat the journal down and opened it to the very back and wrote a message. After I was done, and the ink was dry, I closed it and gave it to Twilight. Fluttershy found some plain brown wrapping paper and offered it to me. I thanked her and wrapped up the journal and wrote down a message on the front of it. The message stated that if the person who finds it is not the intended recipient, they are to immediately mail it to the address. After I was done I gave it to Twilight and entrusted her with it. With that done I decided to stay for a little bit before going back to Zecora. She probably heard me earlier, and is probably concerned. I hope that they can send the journal back home.

It has been a few days since then, and yesterday I found out that the attempt was successful. Now I only need hope that it get to Vera and Albina.

Author's Note

Well that was fun writing. I hope you all enjoyed it as much I have. Another story completed!

Questioning

I awoke inside a cell. It would seem that I have been captured. I sat up and looked around. It was castle dungeon cell. My weapons have obviously been taken and I was alone. "This is the thanks I get for saving Fluttershy?" I thought as I got up and stretched. I walked up to the bars in the front of the cells and looked to my left and right. No guards. I noticed my stomach growling so I called out and asked for food even though i wasn't expecting any.

"Эй! Один из вас сук Я голоден! Получите мне чертовски еды!" There was the sound of an opening door and Twilight walked up to me. "You!" I shouted.

"I um..."

"This is the thanks I get for saving your friend from those bears!?"

"This just a precaution." She stated. "Now that you're awake, I would like to ask you some questions."

"You'll get nothing from me! You'll kill me before I talk!"

"K-kill you?! We don't... What!!??"

"I will tell you nothing!!"

"W-we just want to know how long you have been watching us!"

"And you lock me up for that!? Ты должен быть чертовски издеваешься надо мной! If I wanted to harm you I would have back at the cave!"

"Like I said this is just a precaution. Can't you co-operate?"

"I will tell you nothing! Убирайся прочь от меня! Я буду говорить только в Fluttershy!"

"Why can't you just-"

"Нет! Go away."

"Ugh is there anyway you will tell us?"

I thought for a moment. "да I already told you. Bring me the yellow one."

"When did you?" She shook her head. "Nevermind, so you will only speak to her huh?" I nodded my head, she sighed. "Fine but don't expect her to even ask any questions."

"Is okay, bring her if you want to know." She shook her head and walked out and my stomach growled again. "Hey and bring me some food!"

She walked back in. "Only if I can come in with her."

"Ugh fine! Just don't talk!"

"Deal." She walked out again and after a few moments I started looking for an escape route. I was unsuccessful. I sat by the small window and waited. After a few minutes Twilight and Fluttershy walked in. Fluttershy looked scared or nervous or both. Probably due to actually seeing me.

"H-hello?"

"привет Fluttershy."

"I-is it okay if I ask you some q-questions?"

"Yes, as long as it is you asking them."

"O-okay...um..." She looked at Twilight, who smacked herself in the face and handed Fluttershy a piece of paper. "W-when did you begin following us?"

"Well I started by following you when you were just a child." She had a shocked look on her face. "Sorry to make you uncomfortable, but is honest answer." I shrugged.

"U-um...this isn't on the paper but um...when did you s-start watching m-me?"

"When you first fell from the sky." Her eyes widened in shock. "Yes was long time ago." I thought few a moment. "About four or five year ago." I waited for her to ask another question but she didn't. "I don't know if you remember the note at the cave entrance, but...that was me."

"Y-you wrote those direction to Ponyville down?" She asked with surprise in her voice.

"Yes. And I watched over you the night before as well. I protected you from any creatures that might harm you."

"W-why?"

"Because you reminded me of my daughter. She has love for animals, as you do. I-I haven't thought about home for a long time..."

Twilight, who has been writing all of this down, lifted her head up. "Is-is he crying?"

"I don't know." Said Fluttershy. "Are you okay?"

"да, yes I'm fine."

"So I reminded you of your daughter. And that's why you looked after me that night?"

"That is not the only reason. You were so small and looked so weak. You would have been easy pray for a wolf or any other predator. I couldn't just leave you."

"That-that was very kind of you."

"Next question?"

"Oh right sorry. Um...what are you?"

"I am what is called a human and before you ask I come from the planet Earth. It may or may not be in a different universe."

"How did you get here. I-if you don't mind answering."

"I do not know. I was in a convoy on a mission when we were ambushed. The last memory I have of being on my planet is being trapped in a burning vehicle."

"That sounds terrible!"

"It was. I was the only survivor."

"Oh my."

"Mission?" Twilight asked. "Were you in some kind of military?"

"Even though I told you not to speak, I will answer you. Yes I was part of the Russian Special Forces called Spetsnaz."

"When did you start following the rest of us?"

"The night Nightmare Moon tried to take over. And I stopped any creatures from getting in the way."

"Really?" Both mares asked.

"Yes. I killed probably a dozen....things while you six were galloping through the forest not paying any attention to your surroundings. I even saw the sea serpent."

"What about the manticore?" Fluttershy asked.

"If you mean the lion like thing then yes. I almost killed it but my weapon jammed."

"Why would you want k-k-kill it?"

"I didn't want it to harm you or your friends."

"D-did you um...you know...?"

I shook my head. "No I didn't. I told it that I was your friend on my way back to my home and it left me alone."

She sighed in relief. "Oh that's good. Oh! Twilight did you bring his food?"

"Oh yes, sorry." She laughed nervously and levitated a tray of food through the slot.

"Thank you." I looked at Fluttershy. "Now continuing from when you were a filly."

"Y-yes?"

"Do you remember that search party you were in?"

"Search party?" She thought for a minute. "Oh yes. Rainbow said she saw a strange creature and brought me along to communicate. That was you, wasn't it?"

"Yes."

"You're a very good hider." She chuckled.

"What can I say? It was part of my job." I smiled.

"So you were there when she got her cutie mark?" Twilight asked.

"Yes, I watched it appear. Though it confuses me as to why there are butterflies instead of an animal or something."

"I think it represents her talent perfectly."

"Well I don't think she had any control over it."

"No I didn't it just appeared like this." Fluttershy said meekly.

"I thought so." I said. "Are we done with the questions? Because I would like to be free."

"I think so." Twilight said. "But I think Celestia wants to see you before you're released."

"Celestia?"

"Our Princess."

"Hmm in my world you would be ruled be a queen instead. What does she want from me?"

"I'm...not sure actually. I'm sure it will be fine."

"She's very kind. You don't have anything to worry about."

"I hope your version of kind is better from what I have seen." They both raised an eyebrow. "Do not ask. I am ready for the Princess."

In truth I am not. All I want is to be released so that I may see if Zecora has returned.