Helpless

Chapter 3: Helpless

“He’s dangerous... how can you even think of adopting him?”

“... He is obviously very troubled and he needs a mother.”

“Even so... you saw what he did to Gilda...”

“That’s not the worst of it though. In gryphon culture, if a gryphon or a pony is able to beat a female in battle, then the female will devote themselves to that male. Since females are stronger; a male beating one is considered a sign of an ideal mate,” A loud spoken, studios voice explained as I started to wake up.

None of them had noticed me, but I wasn’t happy to be the center of attention for them once again. Looking around, I bit my lip to keep from grunting in frustration as I woke up to the sterile white walls of the hospital... again. If I kept it up, I might as well move in here permanently.

“Fluttershy this monster is dangerous! it took out a full grown gryphon and it’s still a colt. What do you think will happen when it’s fully grown, huh?” Once again the words soared over my head as I tried to remain calm. Rubbing the side of my head, I hissed loudly in pain, the occupants of the room going deathly quiet.

Fluttershy walked over to me, sitting down next to me. “How are you?” She asked softly, brushing aside some of my hair while the others watched on passively; some showing concern while two of them looked at me with disgust.

I grunted. “Fine and you?” I spat out bitterly, ignoring her as she shied away slightly.

“Hey don’t talk to Fluttershy like that brat!” the rainbow haired bitch shouted, her chest puffing up proudly as I sneered at her.

“At least I’m not the asshole responsible for that stupid cunt raping Florenza!” I yelled, glaring at her angrily as her ego deflated just as quick as her temper. I felt a gentle hand push me down gently onto the bed.

Fluttershy sighed softly. “Not now, Lachlan. Please. You’re still recovering. Gryphon claws are naturally laced with bacteria that prevents magic from affecting both them and others they attack which is why they’ve kept you in an artificial coma to let your body heal on its own.” She informed me, tucking me back into bed.

“Is that bitch still alive?” I ask trying to sound uncaring as Twilight turns slightly green.

“Barely...” she muttered as she looked away no longer able to look me in the eyes.

I chuckled dryly. “I guess I didn’t squeeze hard enough then.” I flashed them a playful smirk.

Everyone except Fluttershy shuddered at the expression before grabbing her and pulling her out into the hallway.

Gingerly, I swung my legs over the edge of the bed, carefully standing up as I made my way to the door. Slowly, I pressed my ear against the door, straining to make out any part of their hushed conversation.

“Too dangerous.”

“Crazy.”

“...Has obviously been horrendously abused!”

I backed away from the door, my heart thumping a mile a minute. How did she know that!? I’ve never even mentioned so much as a word about that woman. My legs gave out as I fell onto my back, grunting from the impact as I tried hard to push away the memories of my mother... the physical abuse, the taunting... all the work she made me do until she took an overdose to the brain.

Snarling, I glared at the door. These fuckers were no better than her! They treat me like I’m beneath them and always lull me to so safety before throwing me under the bus for the fucking hell of it. Don’t get me wrong... I tried being kind, compassionate, and all that bullshit about being a “nice” guy and it was a load of shit. Didn’t get me far when I got kicked out of the University for lack of funds and had my appeals denied nor did it do me good when not even a fast food joint would hire me from the lack of “work experience”. As far as I’m concerned, the only amazing thing to happen to me were my uncle and aunt who pretty much raised after everything that happened. If it weren’t for them... I honestly have no idea where I wo—

“HE NEEDS A MOTHER!” my mental rant was cut off by Fluttershy’s yelling. Quickly, I scurried back to bed, tucking myself in for fear of what she would do if she found me anywhere else. The mare I question came in unaccompanied as she regained her smile, sitting down next to me once again as I warily watched her.

Florenza and Fluttershy walked in keeping noise to a minimum as I watched them with a predatory focus.

“Hey...” Florenza said quietly as she stood next to Fluttershy, arms behind her back as she balanced on her tiptoes shyly. It would have been funny had I not been so busy hating everything.

“What, bugger off, leave me alone,” I grumbled as Fluttershy kept fussing over me as I glowered. I knew from the conversation outside that the yellow mare had plans to adopt me. Due to the stress and hatred of this world, I actually didn't have any feelings for it. I would admit that I hated these two ponies slightly less than everyone else but they were still treading a thin line.

Later...

“Fuck the fuck off,” I growled at the nurse eyeing the sponge in her hand with a sneer present on my face. The mare to my horror had wanted to give me a sponge bath as I protectively placed the covers over my naked chest.

“Don't make this any more difficult than it has to be,” she barked as three nurses flanked her, one holding a lethally sharp needle as my eyes went wide. Snarling I jumped out the bed backing away slowly my face itching like mad as the scars that ran from my eye to my lip stood as a testament to my fight with the griffon.

“Seriously, piss off!” I shouted, panicking as I started to sweat, the nauseating feeling making me uncomfortable as i started to hyperventilate. ‘Too many ponies, to close , run, hide!’ my brain barked out instructions as my survival instincts kicked in. Running for the window i cried as one of the mares jumped on top of me, pinning me down as I squirmed in her grasp. My face ended up squashed in between her breasts as another straddled me.

“GAH FUCK OFF” I screamed biting one of them in a fit of panic as I flailed about .

The nurse screamed as the door slammed open, Florenza running in with a worried look. She approached me, wrapping her arms around mine as she pulled me away from the nurses. “Please step away from him. Didn’t the doctor warn you that he doesn’t like pony contact?” The concern and scolding in her tone quilted the bickering nurses as I reluctantly allowed the red haired pegasi to escort me to a bathroom.

“I can look after myself,” I spat snatching the sponge from the mare as she smiled at me my attitude deterring her none as I started to scrub my chest. Unlike the usual bathrooms this one seemed to be more oriental in style with a bench laid out across from the shower head.

Filthy and grim was washed away as I found myself in a dream like state. Florenza had decided to join me, uncaring of the fact that I was naked as she pulled me onto her lap, scrubbing my back gently with the sponge. I still couldn’t help but shiver at her touch, but gave no further complaints as her breasts massaged my aching back.

“There isn't that better?” Florenza hummed, her breath tickling my ear as I grimaced. She was unintentionally arousing . me as I tried to muffle a moan. The mare lifted me up before setting me down stomach first on the bench. I tried to squirm before I felt her soft hands press into my shoulder blades. All I could manage was a gasp of pure relief, shuddering in pleasure as I felt her nuzzle my neck. “Don't worry, I used to give Fluttershy massages all the time... since I’m a free runner and all,” she whispered as I groaned quietly, her nimble fingers treating all the right spots. The satisfying pops and cracks echoed around the steamy room.

Every time I thought it was about to end, she seemed to just keep adding more and more layers of relaxation to the point I felt like putty in her hands. I heard her giggle, her tail slowly rubbing my side as she tsked. “Looks like someone is enjoying themselves,” She teased softly.

“Not as much as you seem to be,” I retorted, my eyes still closed as I heard her sputter, clearly blushing at my statement. ‘Looks like I still got it in me,’ I thought, laughing sincerely with her for the briefest of moments.

wrenching my neck about, I grinned as a few disconcerting cracks sounded. I brought myself to my feet reluctant that the massage was over as I looked up at the mare. Our eyes locked as we stood there quietly in the steaming hot bathroom. My cheeks felt warm as I brought my hand close to her face, brushing my fingertips across her cheek and past the edge of her soft lips. Florenza blushed deeply as she stood there motionless for several moments before wrapping her arms around my neck. I swear my heart must have been about to burst from my chest the moment I leaned up and pressed my lips against hers, shuddering at the taste of smoked honey. She reciprocated as she pushed her lips against my own, her hands playing with the back of my hair as I wrapped my arms around her soft, wide hips.

I heard a faint noise and ignored it as I closed my eyes and focused only on Florenza till loud giggling caught my attention. Abruptly, we both pulled back, Florenza squeaking in embarrassment as I growled angrily. “G-get the hell out of you fucking hussies!” I bellowed, nearly running after the nurses were it not for Florenza's hand grabbing my wrist.

“Let it go, Lachlan... they’re just gossip girls...” She murmured, looking down at the ground with a heavy blush.

“FUCKERS!” I growled as I stormed out though the bathroom not giving the mare I second glance as I took my anger out on a bed. I resounding crack marked the end of the poor things use as I snapped it clean in two.

“Lachlan came dow—” I silenced her with a snarl.

“This never happened and if you breath a word to anyone I will fucking end you,” I spat ignoring the look of sadness and betrayal on her face as I stormed off.

I dared to look back at her and immediately regretted it. Tears pricked at the edges of her eyes and I honestly expected her to outright cry, but what surprised me was the cold, empty look she gave me. It was as if she was looking through me rather than at me.

“I thought you were different...” Was all Florenza said as she dressed herself, adjusting the band on her basketball shorts and putting her hood up before she opened the window and jumped out, not once looking back at me. Grunting I left via the door like a normal, non -emo bitch.

Just as I walked into the hallway, Fluttershy came from around the corner with a relieved smile. “Oh Lachlan have you seen Florenza?” She queried.

“Nope,” I replied barging past her. ‘Stupid bitch making me kiss her’ I mentally grumbled as I walked through the near deserted town. Rain tore through the black clouds as lightning flashed across the inky sky. Twinges of guilt laced through my own stubbornness.

Later...

“How big is this fucking town?” I growled as I found myself hopelessly lost. The rain drenched me to the bone as the fickle street lights were the only thing that starved off the deep shadows. My eyes were ever vigilant as I looked for any signs of where I was. Despite the town being relatively small by human standards, it was still at least a three mile square maze as I cursed in frustration.

“Well what do we have here?” A sweet voice whispered playfully, putting me immediately on the alert as I growled. Three mares stepped out of an alleyway, lustful looks on their faces as the leader eyed me up. Snorting, I turned about and begun to walk away before a furry hand gripped my wrist.

“Please.. just leave me alone... it’s been a long day,” I murmured evenly, wanting to avoid any physical confrontation with these ponies. The hyena-like laughter made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

The dark brown mare licked her lips, her wings fluttering behind her as she stepped in close, licking my ear as she cooed. “Come on... please~” She purred. “There’s no need to be so stubborn after all...”

My heart began to race as I stood there quietly, trying to think of something, anything that could he— wham. The air whooshed out of my lungs the moment she shoved me back first against the wall, pinning me with a playful smirk.

I whimpered, trying to disentangle myself from her as she and her cronies begun to touch me. My skin crawled and itched as though ants were marching all over me as they groped, rubbed, and squeezed me like a play thing.

One of her accomplices, a yellow unicorn leaned in close, licking my neck before rubbing her nose against mine. “You’re gonna love us having our way with you like the good slave you are~” She seductively purred, pursing her lips as she tried to go in for a kiss.

“Get... off... me!” I cried out, breaking the ring leader’s hold on me as my fist lashed out, catching the unicorn on the side of her face. She flew into the wall behind her before falling face first onto the ground, gasping for air.

The leader growled as she and the other standing member dragged me into the alleyway. I was fucked... there was no way I could fight of two mares if I could barely fight back against one. Mustering all the strength I could, I kicked out, putting them at bay. They seemed to back away, almost as if giving up. Closing my eyes for a moment, I sighed. A loud, ear splitting crack filled the air.

A blood curdling scream escaped my spent lungs as nauseating pain fired though my body. Air was scarce as I panted for air my tears streaming down my face as I looked at my legs. Jagged mangled pieces of bones could be seen through the torn skin as I whimpered pathetically my body shaking as the brown mare mounted me. Tearing at my clothes I realised that her dry humping would soon be actual humping as sweat coated my body. I was quickly going into shock as blood seeped from the masticated heap that were my legs.

“S-...top,” I whimpered as the mare leaned in before kissing me softly on the lips.

“Sorry sug, but we don't take orders from anypony, especially not some freak of a work horse,” The other mares around her gave light gasps as she glared at them.

One of her lackeys laughed. “Long story short were the Tartarus Angles,”

“Leave. Him. Alone,” a voice hissed. Craning my neck I nearly gave a cry of relief as there at the edge of the grunge encrusted alleyway stood Florenza. Her hoodie, masked her face her eyes burning with pure disgust as she took a menacing step forward.

The small group of mares laughed as they cockily strutted forward.

“Or else,” Twilight sparkle growled appearing behind the gang as they turned. The purple unicorn eyes glowed a menacing white, her horn sparking crimson bolts. I gave a sob of relief as the rapists nervously shuffled about. They of course knew of Twilights immense power, that I was sure of, but what I hadn’t expected was for the leader to pull out a knife and lean in to stab Florenza.

I shakily raised my arm, trying to reach out for her before screaming in agony as a bright blue streak of lightning shot out of my hand, charring my arm from elbow to fingertip as it struck the pegasus in the back. Her wings twitched before lighting up on fire, a loud bang filling echoing across the alleyway as a hole blasted out from her chest. She fell back first against the ground, quietly, blood seeping from her mouth as her eyes stared at me in horror.

The darkness consumed me.

Florenza turned away from the sight of the mare’s charred body, falling to her knees before emptying her stomach. She shuddered and kept her eyes closed tightly as she hyperventilated, trying not to remember; to forget the grotesque sight in front of her. “G-get her out! OUT!” She yelled, crawling away from the alleyway as Twilight leaned down to help her up.

“Don’t touch me! Don’t you bucking touch me!” She screeched, getting up to her feet shakily as she leaned against a nearby dumpster, shaking as though she were cold.

The sound of heavy footsteps filled the alleyway as the rest of the group arrived. Rainbow Dash and Applejack ran past Florenza, approaching Twilight who was kneeled in front of the would be attacker as she worked quickly to heal the gaping hole in her chest.

“What the buck happened to her!?” Rainbow asked in surprise.

Twilight nodded over to Lachlan’s prone form. “She and her friends tried to rape Lachlan and... he somehow used magic...” She murmured as she focused on closing the torn tissue. “This mare is lucky he just missed anything vital or she would have died very painfully.”

Applejack gazed at Lachlan, nearly smirking at the sight of his broken legs. “Look like this vermint got his legs broken right clean...” She commented, approaching the downed human before lightly kicking his side and turning him onto his back.

“Applejack, go let the hospital know we’re here please.” Twilight asked, not looking up at her as she begun to restore the fur that had been burnt off her chest.

Twilight sighed. “Rainbow Dash?”

“Yeah?”

“Go find her friends, please,” She requested, pulling off the attacker’s jacket. “They’re also wearing jackets like this one. Think you can handle it?”

Rainbow Dash smirked, giving her a thumbs up. “Handle it? Come on, we’re talking about Equestria’s fastest flier! Of course I can!” She shouted excitedly, jumping into the air before blasting off.

Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy gently helped Florenza to the ground, trying their best to calm her down. “S-so... bloody... so... bloody...” She murmured quietly to herself over and over.

Fluttershy bit her lip, pulling out a handkerchief as she carefully wiped the blood off Florenza face as Pinkie Pie tied her hair off into a ponytail to hide the blood in her hair. “Pinkie... get Twilight over here please.”

Pinkie Pie nodded before coming back with Twilight. The unicorn gazed at the broken pegasi and let her shoulders sag. “I’m on it...” She whispered as she leaned down, her horn glowing before gently tapping Florenza’s temple. Instantly, she crumpled onto her side, sound asleep.

“What are we gonna do about her?” Fluttershy asked quietly.

Twilight rubbed the bridge of her nose. “I don’t know, Fluttershy. I honestly don’t know. Her mental and emotional stability have been on a steady decline for some time now and it's obvious that her medication isn’t doing much to help even her out. She’s refused almost every kind of effective therapy and if it wasn't for Fluttershy, she’d probably be a recluse by now.” She explained grimly.

Fluttershy looked up at her with a quiver in her lip. “W-what about mind alterations?”

She shook her head. “It might help her short term, but the problem with that is what memories would I substitute the tragedy she suffered through to convince her nothing is wrong? Not only that, but its just... wrong. I couldn't do that to her without feeling terrible,” Twilight confessed, stepping aside as the hospital staff arrived to pick up the now healed mare and the injured human.