Seems to Be Untrustworthy
Chapter: 3

Felix had a vivid dream his first night in Equestria. He dreamt of waking up in his large bed back on Earth or his Earth. Felix’s eyes opened slowly and saw a certain yellow fluff ball in front of his well-rested body. He reached out touch Fluttershy. He wished to intertwine his fingers with her soft mane.

Ashes.

Felix made contact with her soft fur, but something was amiss. The touch of Felix’s hand caused her form to turn to grey at a fast rate. The grey mass began crumble like ash. Ash was what she was becoming.

Ashes!

Felix lifted his torso, and as he did the bed fell from underneath him. He began to fall. He was falling and with nothing to aid him. No jets, no cushion, just his body. His natural born body was all that protected him. Felix was a split second from the ground, and tears streamed down his face. He knew he was dead.

WE ALL FALL DOWN!!!

“Ah!” Felix jolted awake. His eyes were wide open while he inhaled deep breathes through his nostrils. He was still lying in the cottage next to Fluttershy. She was sound asleep and huddled into Felix’s chest. It was an adorable sight. Felix looked about the guest room. The torrent of light splashed through the window illuminating the room. Felix didn’t want to get up in fear of disturbing Fluttershy. Felix just laid there not a muscle in motion except for his arm. He put his arm around her soft, warm body cuddling her.

She’s still here! Oh God, man! I hate dreams.

In return to Felix’s touch, she nuzzled into his chest and neck. The nuzzling caused her fur to tickle the man’s brawny chest. After a half-hour of lying on the mat, Fluttershy opened her turquoise eyes and yawned deeply. Felix greeted Fluttershy with smile when she looked upon the man. Felix removed his arm from her soft body feeling a little embarrassed. He didn’t want to make her uncomfortable.

“Sorry.” Felix said with a partial frown.

“It’s ok. I don’t mind.” The small Pegasus reassured him with a smile. It was time to get the day started. Fluttershy arose from the sleeping mat. She stretched her body starting with her legs and back. Fluttershy stood up, splayed out her wings, and gave them a few flaps. She rested them back down at her sides folded nicely.

Both Felix and Fluttershy left the guest room and made their way down stairs. Fluttershy went to the fridge to retrieve some ingredients for a nice hearty breakfast. When she opened the fridge, she recalled needing to go into town for groceries. A slightly annoyed sigh escaped the creamy yellow Pegasus’ lips.

“What’s up?” Felix asked Fluttershy as he entered the kitchen ducking under the archway.

“Well, I was going to make us some breakfast, but I had forgotten to go to the market yesterday. I guess we can head into town, eat, and get some shopping done if you wouldn’t mind joining me?”

“Sounds good to me.” Felix said as he went back upstairs to get his socks and boots. Felix furnished his foot gear, and returned to Fluttershy who was equipping herself with pair of saddlebags. The buckle matched the markings on her flank.

Felix feeling his curious nature peaking he proposed his question. “What do those strange markings mean?”

“Oh! You mean my Cutie Mark. It’s my special talent. I’m able to communicate with animals on a level that we can both understand.” Fluttershy stated proudly. She loved her animal friends dearly.

Felix stood there with a smile not knowing how to respond except for a simple ‘Okay.’ After getting situated, Felix and Fluttershy made their way out of the cottage and walked down the dirt road.

“Where are we going exactly?” Felix asked curiously.

“We’re heading into town towards the market.”

“What’s the name of the town?”

“Ponyville.”

“Sounds pleasant. Wait a minute.” Felix stopped Fluttershy. “Won’t the other folks get scared of me like you did? I am not exactly the friendliest looking person.”

“Don’t worry. It’ll be alright. My friends and I have seen some pretty dangerous beings. You’re very kind. I don’t see how you could harm anypony.” Fluttershy stated with a lot of confidence for a shy pony.

A few minutes after they left Fluttershy’s home the man and Pegasus reached Ponyville. At first, the citizens were fearful of Felix’s presence, but once they saw Fluttershy standing next to Felix everything turned out fine. Ponies greeted Felix like he was a long lost brother.

I like these ponies. They’re the nicest folks I’ve ever met.

The duo reached the market area. There were plenty of stalls full of produce and necessities for ponies to buy. Fluttershy pulled a list from her bag and examined it for the first item on the list. The first on the list was lettuce. Luckily the stall had another item on Fluttershy’s list the latter being cabbages. Felix grabbed a couple heads of lettuce and a couple cabbages. They went to the counter ready to finalize the purchase.

“Alrighty, then. The total will be seven bits.” The mare at the counter informed Fluttershy. The yellow Pegasus pulled out a small sack that jingled with metal metal. She opened it revealing solid gold coins.

“You guys use solid gold as currency?” Felix asked with his jaw almost scrapping the floor.

“We call them bits, but yes we do.” Fluttershy replied.

“My people hadn’t used gold for money for hundreds of years. This is incredible.” Felix was filled with awe while he examined one of the golden marvels.

Fluttershy and Felix made the trade with the shopkeeper and continued on with their grossing. Sometime later, the man and his hostess went to a small bakery called Sugar Cube Corner for some breakfast. They entered the shop and were greeted right away by a cyan colored mare with a reddish pink mane.

“Hello Mrs. Cake. How are you today?” Fluttershy asked with a smile.

“I’m doing just fine.” Her eyes went wide once she noticed Felix. “Who’s that?” Mrs. Cake whispered towards Fluttershy. She had a hint of worry in her voice.

“Oh! This is Felix. He crashed in the Everfree Forest yesterday, and he needed a place to stay. I was more than happy to help him.” Fluttershy wanted to leave out his somewhat violent methods with handling the wildlife.

“A pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Cake.” Felix extended a hand towards the baker. She ducked a little from his hand. After a second of recovery, she grasped his hand the best she could and returned the gesture of polite introduction.

“What can I get you two?” Mrs. Cake asked getting her mind back on business.

“I’ll have a blueberry muffin, if that’s okay?” Fluttershy asked politely.

“Of course, dearie.” Mrs. Cake turned her attention to the bipedal creature. “And for you, sir?”

Felix looked at the glassed items. There was a wide variety of every kind of treat. After a quick pass of all the sweets he spotted his golden nugget. A lightly glazed, sugar coated, ring of dough sat before his eyes. Its dough was fried to perfection and it glistened in the light. It was begging to be eaten!

“I’ll take that marvel of a doughnut.” Felix said with sheer joy.

“No problem.” Mrs. Cake said while she grabbed the delicious treats for Fluttershy and Felix.

“Mrs. Cake?” Fluttershy asked. “Do you know where Pinkie is?”

“She’s with Rainbow Dash. I saw her leave with a bag of sorts. I suspect she’ll be pranking today.”

“Thank you.” Fluttershy said with a smile. She grabbed her bag of bits, but Mrs. Cake waved a hoof to dismiss them. It was on the house.

Felix and Fluttershy left Sugar Cube Corner with their treats in hand and hoof. They enjoyed it, but none more than Felix. He loved doughnuts with a burning passion. Felix stopped his walk to fully admire and savoir every delicious bite. Fluttershy turned the corner not noticing Felix had stopped. She let out a little yelp as she tripped. Felix shook himself from his indulgence and started to walk again to catch up to Fluttershy. She had been tripped by blue furred pony. He was well built, strong legged, and had a hint of hate in his eyes. He reached down into the saddlebag as he pinned Fluttershy to the dirt. The blue colored thug grabbed the bag of bits and had left Fluttershy on the street side. The blue colored pony turned the corner bumping Felix. The bump caused Felix to drop his treat into a small puddle next to a water spout.

You ruined it! You. Are. DEAD!

“YOU SON OF A BITCH!” Felix roared as he chased the thug down the street. Felix hadn’t notice the fact Fluttershy had been mugged, but was solely enraged by the loss of his doughnut. The thug and Felix were heading back towards the market as they sprint through the streets. The pony hurdled over obstacles to try and evade Felix but to no avail. Felix dodged the obstacles with little effort. The short sprint brought the two into the center of the marketplace. Felix continued to pump his arms and sprint with all his might to close the distance from his target. Felix was two and half feet from the thugs left flank. With a final push, Felix shoulder rammed the pony into the dirt knocking the thug off his feet into a tumble. Felix sprang to his feet and stood over his conquered foe. The man noticed the small coin bag with Fluttetshy’s Cutie Mark embroider on it. Felix grabbed the small sack and began his walk back towards Fluttershy. He saw more of a need to return the coin bag than to pummel his chased enemy. As Felix about faced, he felt a rough push on his upper back. Felix stumped but rolled to recover his standing position.

DO A BARREL ROLL!

Felix was laughing in his mind. Felix finished his roll and faced the now hostile thug.

“Give me the coin pouch, and I won’t bust your skull open.” The gruff thug demanded in a threatening tone.

“This isn’t yours, you brutish, asshole. I will do no such thing” Felix clenching his fists ready for a fight.

“I won’t ask again.” The thug replied “Hand it over.”

Felix gave a smug grin. “Make me.”

The commotion started to draw a large crowd. This only built the fire that Felix felt when fighting. The thug charged aiming to ram Felix square in the chest with his head. Felix rolled on his right shoulder to evade the charge. The thug skid to halt, turned around, and was ready to make a second charge. Felix knew what his adversary was going to do. As the thug charged, Felix prepared himself to jump at his foe. The thug was ten feet away when Felix leapt forward and dynamite kicked the brute in his right shoulder and neck. The blue colored pony flew through the air opposite Felix. The kick left the thug on ground. The brute was staggering to his feet. The thug was slightly dazed but wasn’t ready to give up the fight. Felix took the initiative this time and tackled the thug into a nearby wall. Felix allowed the pony to slowly slide off the wall and onto his side. The man knew his foe was defeated. Felix could have demolished this pony into a pulpy mess, but that would be a grievous thing to do especially in the strange world he inhabited. Felix satisfied with his work turned around ready to return to Fluttershy. As he turned, his chest was met with a bright lavender beam that shot Felix through the air. Felix crashed into the wall behind him. The impact had left a huge indent in the solid brick wall. If it weren’t for Felix’s synthetic muscle suit, he’d probably have all his bones shattered or be dead. The man was close to being taken out.

I…must… get… up…must… keep…fighting…

Felix was at one knee trying to resist defeat. Another blast collided with his left shoulder. Felix fell to his back in defeat.

Never mind.... I’m going to take a nap.

Before he fully embraced his sleep, a call out of his name could have been heard.

Fluttershy, I’m sorry.

8 Minutes Earlier: Fluttershy’s Perspective

As Fluttershy rounded the corner of the building, she had not realized she’d left Felix behind. A few steps after rounding the corner, Fluttershy had been tripped by a thick leg. She hit the ground with a small thud and a puff cloud of kicked up dirt. Fluttershy felt a heavy weight press into her side. She couldn’t move. ‘Oh no! Please get off me!’ Fluttershy screamed in her head. The presence of the weight had left her side vanished after a moment later. As the weight lifted, she heard jingling and heavy hoof steps sprinting away. Fluttershy arose from being pinned and looked around the corner after her attacker.

She witnessed the loss of Felix’s treat. He yelled out ‘YOU SON OF A BITCH!’ before chasing the blue colored thug towards the market. Fluttershy feared for Felix’s safety and went right away to find a familiar lavender Unicorn in her tree library. Fluttershy landed at Twilight’s library after her short flight and went right through the door without hesitation.

“Twilight!” Fluttershy called out with a cute and somewhat quiet scream.

“Fluttershy, what’s up?” The words left her mouth before she realized the Pegasus was in a frazzled state.

“Twilight some bully stole my bit pouch and ran off toward the market. You need to help, if that’s ok that is?” Fluttershy explained in a tone of pure exclamation before shying away with her last part of her request.

Twilight didn’t hesitate to aid her friend. She stood with her chest held up high ready for anything. “Let’s go.” Twilight spoke with utter coolness using the coping mechanism taught to her by Princess Cadence.

The Unicorn with the Pegasus in tow began their run towards the market. They ran for about three minutes before reaching a large crowd gathered in the north corner of the market area. Twilight pushed through the cheering crowd. The crowd roared ever time Felix maneuvered out of the way from the charging thug. Twilight witnessed the combat of the brutish animal on two legs. She charged her horn up causing a lavender aura to form around the bone protruding from her head. She took aim and was ready to fire at moment’s notice. Felix slammed the woozy blue thug into the wall and let him slide off the wall. Felix took the coins from his pocket grinning. As he turned around, Twilight let the charged beam fly. Felix took it dead in the chest. Twilight put plenty of power into the blast. She exerted enough force to throw the unknown-to-her creature into the wall making it dent inward. The creature had enough strength to prop himself on a knee. Twilight charged her horn once more and blasted the bipedal creature in his upper left torso. The blast caused the creature to fall to his back and force him to black out.

“Felix!” Fluttershy shouted as he laid there unconscious. She approached the sleeping man. She had tears on the corner of her eyes. Her new friend got blasted, but luckily wasn’t dead. Fluttershy could see his chest rising and falling.

“Twilight, why did you fire your beam at Felix?”

“I’m sorry. You think if you saw a whatever-he-is with your bit bag, you’d assume he was the culprit and the menace of the town.” Twilight said as she approached the Pegasus and the unconscious man. She was sorry for shooting the wrong individual and wanted to make it up to Fluttershy. “Let me take him back to the library. I could heal any injuries he might have, and let him rest there.”

Fluttershy took a second as she looked at Felix’s still form. She feared for his health. Not many beings could withstand a blast like that and not be injured. “Alright, Twilight, please take care of him. I need to return home to my animal friends, but once I’m done I’ll be back for Felix.”

Twilight gave Fluttershy a nod and levitated the man’s limp body along. Twilight gave Fluttershy a hug to reassure her that she will take good care of Felix. Felix wasn’t on the heavy side so Twilight had some ease carrying him. Twilight and Fluttershy went their separate ways for the time being.

Twilight wanted to return home as quickly as possible. She had left a good book to help Fluttershy and wanted to return to it. Twilight was thinking her nerdy thoughts of studying and reading before another idea popped in her head. ‘Felix is like nothing I’ve ever seen. Maybe I can study him while he’s still unconscious?’

With her sights set on studying, the Unicorn was itching to return to her library home even more than before.

Author's Note

I'm sorry it took so long, but I have this chapter, and I'm working diligently on chapter 4. Forgive me for the time I take. I proofread this thing a lot and bounce ideas off my head when I should add or change something. Enjoy.