Too young to die

I groaned, I opened a single eye, because the other one was covered in something gooey. I looked up, to see, well, a giant wall of mud about to smash me. I don't know what happened, or how it happened, but it fell, and out of sudden impulse I rolled to the side. I wasn't even thinking when it happened, it just did. I wiped the slick mud off my face as memories came back to me. I had really though I was gonna die... again... damn, I've gotta stop doing this stuff. I finally got a view of my surroundings, some sort of temple.

The walls were a brick and mortar set, with an amaranthine color, and some sort of writing embedded within the wall. I got up shakily, and ignited a light, they looked like Egyptian hieroglyphics, the ponies probably had some pun for the Egyptians, but I'll worry about that later. I looked back at the blob of mud that nearly killed me... twice. Looking up I could see the front left wheel of the Ferrari, I could wait, but waiting isn't my specialty. And, if that wasn't enough, a giant worm... yup... you heard me, a giant worm. Came from one of the tunnels that came and went from the chamber I was in.

It was pink, and slimy, worst of all... I could see those tiny black orbs, those lifeless orbs, it's gaze seemed to bore through my soul, looking into my very being. It opened it's mouth and let out a low "hhhiiiissssssss" I felt something leak between my legs as I looked into it's maw, it's teeth were cracked, yellow and pointy. It opened it's mouth wider and the hiss turned into a roar as something orange began to rise out of it's throat. That's when I "NOPED!" And sprinted down the corridor closest to me. Fire nearly burned me as I ran. THEY CAN BREATHE FIRE?!?

"Nope, nope, nope!" It broke down the corridor behind me trying to enter the small passageway, "NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE NEOPE! NEOPE!!!" I came to another intersection and took the path on the left, unfortunately it followed. More of the mysterious liquid followed as it roared once more, if you hadn't guessed already, it was my piss. Maybe that's how it was tracking me, "FUCK!" I turned right, left, left, right, straight, right, left, down." Wait down? The ground opened up beneath me and swallowed me whole, bile rose to my throat as I fell through the never ending darkness. It's like a nightmare come true! Oh how fun!

~~~~

I'd been falling for about 25 minutes now, whenever I looked down all I could see was darkness, so that means I would have no chance of surviving the fall. I gazed downwards, feeling the wind rip around my head, and tackle my hair. It was then I saw a white light at the bottom, FINALLY! It slowly expanded, and I could see water right below me, I quickly moved into a diving position as the water came closer at bone rending speeds. It seemed like some sort of magic was enacted upon my body as I hit the water. I shot down a few feet but stopped going down after that.

In fact, it didn't even hurt when I reached the water. I got up out of the pool, and finally noticed it was perfectly square, this wasn't a natural pool. I lay on the cold stone as I commenced deep breathing to calm myself, non of this had been fun at all. Equestria wasn't supposed to be like this! I got up, and nearly screamed at what I saw, my hands were... were... they were blocky? I looked down at my body to see it was made up of blocks. "What the fuck?" I looked around to see the room was a rectangle, "What the fuck times one million?" Equestria has got to be the worst nightmare I have ever experienced.

And to my surprise, a nether portal sat across the room from me... should I go through it? "This can't be a good idea, but to hell with good ideas!" I squeaked, and jumped through the portal.

~~~~

I groaned and rubbed my eyes, when I removed my hands, thank god! I wasn't in Minecraft! But... where was I? The landscape was completely foreign. And my body turned back to normal, being blocky felt unnatural. But I knew exactly where I was when a group of griffons went flying over. "Shit, why? Why me?" I whispered, they flew by, completely unknown to them a Draconequus was under their very beaks.

I saw a town in the distance, it would be better to explore it at night, I don't want anybody to see me yet. I crept closer to the town, doing my best to not get spotted by the flying griffons. I found a hollow, (My luck has been up and down lately hasn't it?) and it was big enough for me slip in. But first I lit it up to make sure no snakes or other things were already living there. Well, I guess it's time to play the waiting game... my least favorite game of all time... I frowned, a rock was digging into my side, welp, sorry rock, but this den only has room for one of us.

I picked it up and tossed it outside, giving a small smile at the now even ground. I snapped my fingers, a pillow and blanket appeared. Being a Draconequus rules. I put up a stone wall where the entrance was, seeing as I don't really know any concealment spells, or anything of the like, I also summoned up a orange orb which casted a low light over the small area. And finally an alarm clock to wake me up at night time, 10:50 PM to be exact.

The world slowly disappeared as my eyelids drooped, and finally covered my eyes, plunging me into a dreamless sleep.

~~~~ (Spike's POV)

"It had been how long now? One week and three days. Okay Twilight, stay calm, stay calm, Justin's alright, he's just on his way here, everything'll be alright."

"Uh, Twilight? What's got you so worked up? I haven't seen you like this except for that time you though you were gonna be tardy. Um, Twilight?" Spike asked worried, what had gotten into the unicorn he loved so much?

"Oh, Spike! A friend of mine named Justin! That's what happened!" She shouted, I jumped back, her mane was completely disheveled and her eyes were all wall-eyed, this was really not getting me anywhere.

"Who is this Justin?"

"An alien from another world, that I had recently became friends with that I may or may not have killed on accident, wait, no, purpose! Should I go and look or stay here? Should I? Should I Spike?" She then gave a maniac laugh and teleported away. I shivered, when she was gone. That was truly terrifying, you never want to see Twilight when she was... like that...

~~~~ (Celestia's POV)

It had been about 10 days since I got a report from Twilight about Justin's well being, maybe I should go to Ponyville and try to figure out what's wrong. But, what if everything is alright and she just forgot to send in another letter? Wait, I remember how that went. I have to admit, it was kinda funny, but that spell should've never been used. Hadn't Twilight realized that when I told her to send in those friendship reports, it was all a joke? She really took things further than they needed to be taken. But I guess she did learn something from it all after-all, which is the most important part those letters.

~~~~ (Justin's POV)

I awoke to the sound of voices, "Huh? Wuh?" I blinked awake and shut up as griffons were speaking... right above me! Okay, shut up and listen.

"...perimeter."

"Sir, yes, sir!" I could just imagine him saluting.

"You private, scour the area!"

"You got it, sir!" I heard the flapping of wings as he took off.

"Sergeant, get your men and find that little bugger, we can't have it taking off!"

"Sir, yes, sir!" He spoke again, "Come on men, we gotta criminal to catch!"

Okay, so that was good, for a second there I though they were talking about me, there was a weird pounding of talons and lion paws on the ground. Soon they took off, hopefully they didn't know a Draconequus was right under their beaks. Hopefully.

I removed the illusion of the stone wall, and looked out into the night. Okay, time to go. I removed the light and clothe. The town still had lights on, even in the middle of the night. Well, that's good, so now I kn-... a cold metal object pressed against my throat, "Say anything and I'll kill you right now." A deep and guttural voice commanded. "Down on your knees." I did what he said, frightened out of my wits, "Okay," He began, "You do what I say, and I won't hunt you down and kill you. Got it?" I gulped, and did a light nod of my head. Sweat began to build on my forehead as he pressed the knife deeper into my throat.

"When I release the knife, don't turn around or I'll kill you, go and steal the Diamond, enchanted Arc-sword, you know what that is right?" I slowly shook my head, "It's impossible to miss, just go to the store called, Weapons and more it should be in an Iron case." I had to stifle a laugh, "Funny, now if you turn around I will kill you. Go do what I told you to do." He pressed the knife closer against my throat, drawing a thin line of blood, "Have we got a deal?"

"Yes."

"Good, now go!"

He shoved me, but I made sure not to turn around, lest his threat was real. I walked towards the town, guards, were guarding the gate which allowed entry to the town. Okay, should I really do this? I mean I could make a run for it now. But, in the movies the people never make it far before they get caught. Okay, get out, and in, without anyone spotting you. "Okay, that's easy enough." My voice sounded squeaky and scared. Well, I was, scared outta my mind. I couldn't go past the guards, too much light. Over the wall? Oh yeah, I should've mention the entire villa was surrounded by a stone wall.

I was debating whether or not I should flap my wings, or use magic to get over the wall. Well, magic is bright, but flapping my wings would make noise. Hopefully they think it's just another griffon, or a bird. I pumped my wings in their uneven pattern, which began to lift me, once I reached the top, I used my arms and legs to climb over the wall. Once I was on the other side, I landed painfully on my left shoulder, the lion arm.

I grunted and got back up. Time to traverse the villa, and find the store. I shuddered at the thought of getting caught. Wait, how do I turn invisible? How would you turn something invisible? "Hmm," I rubbed my chin thoughtfully, maybe I could-... nevermind looks like it's time to put my stealth skills to the test. The darkened alleyways were perfect, but I also had to get a good scouting point of the city. I looked around for a good place, but to no avail. I rolled away from the stone wall, and hugged the building that was in front of.

It wouldn't do much good to get caught. The lights that were set among the street were small, so they didn't reach very far. I poked my head out from behind the building, and quickly pulled back as a griffon walked by. That event down underground with the nether portal had been weird. Hell, I'm just lucky I didn't end up in Minecraft. It's bad enough I'm in Equestria, but Minecraft? I mean come on! Okay, back to what I was doing. The mysterious griffon said to go to a place called, Weapons and More.

Surely it would be easy to spot? Nah, all the buildings looked exactly the same. Time to check out the signs, I slunk around the wall, keeping to the shadows, and looking at the signs, one said Fresh Meats. Oh, meat how I missed you. I shook my head, realizing a bit of drool had fallen out of my mouth. Ew. I wiped it away and looked at the other signs, Strong and Sturdy Leather, Fishing supplies, Hunting permits, Weapon- the rest was blocked by a building I quickly moved over to the left to get the rest of the title, Weapons, Booze, and Disco! Fuck, so close! So where is it?

Well, that was only one part of the town, "Fffuuuuu, how far do I have to search until I find it?"

"Hey, isn't it a bit late for you to be out?" My blood ran cold. "Hey! Get back here!" I swiftly ran between alleyways hoping to lose the griffon. Unfortunately he must be really good a tracked, because he was right on my tail, oh not my tail, but you- nevermind, you get it.

I dove through an open window, turns out I jumped into a late night tavern, I barely registered the yells of surprise as I smashed through another window, scattering glass everywhere. Some of it cut into my skin, causing me to give a feral growl. But I kept on running, intent on leaving that griffon in the dust. But in some way, he was still chasing after me. And with just my luck, two more griffons had joined in on the chase. One flew ahead and I knew exactly what he was gonna do, so I smashed through another window, picking up a rock in the process. I threw the rock into another window and dove under a counter in the building that had no light.

Hopefully making it seem like I kept on running. The griffons took the bait and kept on running, "Phew, for a second there I thought I was a goner." Sweat pour profusely down my head, the adrenaline slowly wore off, bringing with it the feelings of fatigue and pain. "Gah, ow, that hurts like a mofo." The glass was still in me, which hurt like a- nevermind, pretty sure you already know what I'm gonna say. But finally I guess the universe decided to give me a break. A sign on the counter said, 'Hello, and welcome to Weapons and More! We hope you like what you see!'

It was then I finally noticed the walls were covered in different weapon racks and ammo. Bows of all sorts, ranging from griffon to pony, I took a griffon bow, seeing as it fit me the best. Along with some razor edged arrows. I also decided to take some armor, not heavy armor mind you, just some light weight stuff that would block damage. Turns out this stuff wasn't made for a Draconequus so I had to experiment with stuff. A small female griffon chest-plate fit me fine, I got pony leg guards, I guess my dragon leg doesn't really need armor, does it?

A griffon arm piece for my talon'ed arm. A mix between griffon and pony for my lion's arm, and a hood for my head. No need for ponies and griffons alike to immediately know what I am. Now for a sword, or some other slicey dicey weapon. These griffons must be rich or something, they had things ranging from daggers to Great-swords, Small hammers to War-hammers and Maces of all intricate forms and sizes. Dayum. I guess a long dagger would do for now. I found the perfect blade.

It was a nice silver, with a marble grip and handgaurds. Perfect. It's sheath was a dull brown, but I didn't really care, this thing looked like a boss. Now time to find that sword the griffon wanted. He said an iron case? Okay, so like a strongbox? Or maybe a safe? Time to look! Okay, it's not in the main room, (of course) so I looked in the back room. Just some crates, nothing of major interest. Upstairs? Not the best idea but what ever. For some reason my armor didn't make any noise at all.

Was it stealth enchanted? I banged my eagle fist against the armor, sure enough no audible ping. Sweet. I cautiously made my way up the steps, and almost stepped on a tripwire. I stopped mid-step, foot about to touch it. I slowly took my foot back and looked up. Nearly fainting then and there, a giant axe with dried blood on it was about to come down. I then took time to look at the walls, to see dried blood... holy shit. I lightly stepped over the wire, and continued upwards. Only room was on the top. It was windowless, and had a magical light floating in the center.

A metal safe was in the center of the room. I was about to go forward when a thought hit me. It couldn't be this easy could it? Surely if a blade was that powerful, they would have it somewhere safer? I summoned a mimic of myself it looked exactly like me, except it had a ghostly appearance to it. Don't ask how I knew how to do that, it came with the body I guess. It took out a pair of, well I don't remember what they are called, but doctors use them to hear your heartbeat.

It then turned the knob on the door of the safe, once it reached the final number a click could be heard, it pulled at the lever, only for the ground to open up, with an orange glow coming from below. The mimic fell inside and began to scream I quickly ended it's life. I knew it wouldn't be that easy. But as if by some dumb luck a door opened in the wall, and  inside was a pitch black room. With a light shining on a table, a blade was lain upon the metal surface. I sent another mimic forward, it reached the blade with ease, and nothing happened to it.

I ended it and walked forward, I stood before the table, and looked down upon the cyan blade. It was a long blade, with black markings etched into the cyan metal, the serrated edge was silver, with a hook at the bottom, a purple gem was set in the blade, with a gold hand guard, the handle was purple, with a golden pommel. The bottom had golden fibers sticking out the bottom.

I picked it up, and was about to walk out when a blaring siren emitted from somewhere. Outside I could barely hear the clack of talons against stone. "FUCK!" Was the only thing I said and thought as I made my way outside. I dove out the window that I had smashed through. And made my way towards the stone wall. My armor slowed me down slightly but not by a longshot. This time I used my magic, and lifted myself over the wall. I landed on my feet and sprinted out along the flat land. A cluster of trees began a forest, which was what I was heading for.

Just as luck would have it, (lucks been getting in the way a lot tonight) a group of griffons landed before me, and screamed at me, "You are to be taken to the king for prosecution of stealing! Anything you say can, and will be used against you! You have the right to remain silent!" I gulped and steeled myself for what I need to do.

"Run, while you can!" I yelled.

"Hah! To something like you? Never!"

"Very well!"

I spun my blade out of it's sheath and grinned, even though I didn't want to kill, these things had to happen, it's kill or be killed. He lunged, a group of griffons had surrounded us, just to keep me from escaping. I rolled out of the way, and brought my blade up, only nicking his side. "Hah! That the best you can do? Puny weakling!" He charged and I dodged, we did this for atleast an entire minute. But were interrupting by a griffon silently sliding his blade out of his sheath, and attacking his teammates.

I whipped out my bow, notching an arrow, I let it loose it snapped at my fingers, but the arrow stuck in the griffon that had dueled me. It protruded from his chest, I put my bow away and whipped out my dagger to do the finishing blow. Only to get knocked aside by some careless griffon. My head hit a rock, causing my vision to go blurry. I slowly sat up and nearly died by an arrow poking out of the ground 1 inch from my face. I looked up into the face of a very pissed off griffon.

He screamed at me causing my ears to ring, but before he could react I brought my knife up and stabbed it in his neck, causing blood to spurt all over me. I got up, the smell of death and blood lingered in my nose, the taste of blood in my mouth and the screams and shouts of dying griffons filled my ears. My knees felt weak, but it was then I noticed the one griffon that had started it all was camping out over by a tree, smiling at the chaos he caused. They were fighting each other!

I limped over to him, "It was you? Wasn't it?" I fell to the ground, out of pure exhaustion, the world began to fade to black. The last thing I heard was, "Yes, and thank you!"

~~~~

I woke up to the smell of mahogany, soup and... a smell I couldn't quite place. "Ah, so now your awake." A gruff voice said, I slowly opened my eyes, I was in a bed, my armor had been removed. A griffon with brilliant white feathers, tipped with black came into view, his lion coat was a deep brown, and his eyes were magenta.

I croaked, "D-did you get the blade?" It was a stupid question I know, I shouldn't have been acting like that, especially after he pressed a blade against my throat. He nodded.

I continued, "W-why... did you... need it? And, just... why?" He looked away.

"I'm counted as a thief around here, that blade was stolen from my grandfather a few years ago, it has amazing power. I wanted to get it back to him, but I'm no thief I couldn't do it. And when I saw you hiding from those griffons with an illusion I really thought you'd be able to do it! And you did!" He gave me a fake smile, and I dead panned...

~~~~ (Twilight's POV)

Okay, JUST STAY CALM! JUSTIN WILL BE FINE. But that thought kept on getting pushed away by doubts, and other really horrifying thoughts. What if I killed Justin? What if......

I sniffed, if only I knew....