Soon the party was over and despite all the objections I still went towards the entrance of the forest. Twilight and her friends followed me, along with their families. I think it was because they didn’t want to think I was actually going to help a ghost. As we approached the forest it became clear what was going on in there, several of those bugs were clinging onto the trees and there were animal carcasses everywhere drained of their blood.
“Howler promise me one thing.” Twilight said
“What?” I asked
“That’ll you’ll come back in one piece.” Twilight said
“Promise.” I said as entered the forest I could still hear their conversations.
“Do you think he’ll be alright?” Her mother asked
“Howler will be fine.” Twilight said
“Yeah if those bugs don’t get to him.” Rainbowdash said
“Rainbow stop.” Applejack said
“Why I mean it is true.” Rainbowdash said
“You all worry too much.” Phenia said
“Are you alright Twilight.” The orange guy asked as Twilight ran into the forest he soon followed along with Rarity and Rainbowdash who were the closest to the forest and as soon as they entered the exit closed off.
“Spectra what’s going on?” I asked
“Ponies aren’t supposed to enter the mist.” She said as she glared at them.
“Sorry I couldn’t let you do this alone.” Twilight said
“Ewe why did I come in here there’s filth everywhere.” Rarity said as she jumped into the orange guy’s arms, which then received a harp glare from Twilight.
“Well you better get used to it because now we have to get rid of this black mist.” I pointed out as I started to walk further into it alongside Spectra.
“If ponies aren’t supposed to enter the forest why can I enter it?” I asked
“You’re a half breed part wolf part pony.” She said
“So where are we going?” Rainbowdash asked as she caught up with us.
“The tree of harmony and the castle.” Spectra said
We walked for a little ways then it got dark so we decided to stop and rest for the night, but Spectra and I wanted to get this done as soon as possible so we continued ahead until we found the tree of harmony and the castle.
“So here it is now what?” I asked
“I used the elements of harmony to restore my memories." she said as she went to tree.
“Spectra I don’t think that’s a good idea.” I said
“I guess your right I almost forgot that the magic from the tree is fading.” She said
“I have an idea.” I said as I went over to the tree.
“What?” She asked
“This.” I said as I touched the tree I could feel the power rush through me as I casted a memory spell on Spectra, she was engulfed in a gray rainbow. When it faded there was a living filly in a black gown on. She was black, and had cyan eyes, her mane was a light blue, and she was even cuter than before.
“Spectra?” I said
“Howler you did it.” She said as she rushed over and hugged me, I could feel blood rush to my face.
“So tell me, what’s your real name?” I asked
“It’s Aurora but I like Spectra better...” She said
“Let’s go find the others.” I said
We began walking towards where we left them they were sound asleep still, so we decided to just wait till the morning. I sat down up against a tree and Spectra sat right next to me.
“Thank you Howler.” She said
“No problem so do you have any family or anything?” I asked
“From what I can remember I was left to die in this forest.” She said
“Well at least you get a second chance I said
“Yeah I guess.” She said
We fell asleep soon after.
“Hey you two wake up.” Rainbowdash said as she made it rain on us.
“HEY!” I yelled
“Well it seems you to have quite a night.” Rarity said as she realized we had fallen asleep on each other.
“Well who is she?” Twilight asked
“It’s Spectra.” I said their jaws hit the ground.
“You brought her back to life.” Rainbowdash said
“No the tree did.” I said
“How did you tap into the tree’s power?’ twilight asked
“I touched it.” I said
“So we can finally leave this filthy place.” Rarity asked
“Yep.” I said
“Alright then let’s go.” The orange guy said
Spectra walked alongside Twilight and Rarity walked next to me.
“You like her don’t you.” Rarity teased
“What her no maybe yes.” I stuttered
“So that’s a yes then.” Rarity said
“So what.” I said
“Oh nothing I just think it’s cute is all.” Rarity said
“Great that’s all I need right now.” I said while I rolled my eyes.
I decided to tune into Twilight’s conversation
“So you’re like Howler’s mom?” Spectra asked
“I suppose so but he doesn’t really trust anypony anymore.” Twilight said
“Well he seems to like me.” Spectra said
“I know and I don’t know why.” Twilight said
“Well what about you and the orange guy.” Spectra asked
“Excuse me my name is not orange guy.” The Pegasus said
“Oh sorry that’s just what Howler calls you.” Spectra said.
“My name is Flash Sentry.” He said
“Oh okay.” Spectra said
We soon arrived into town to a warm welcoming.
“Welcome back Twilight, Flash, Rainbowdash, Rarity, little alicorn.” Celestia said before pausing.
“Who is this?” Celestia asked
“My name is Spectra.” Spectra responded
“And if you ask me Howler had a thing for her.” Rarity whispered into her ear.
“Oh.” Celestia said
“What?” Spectra asked
“Nothing.” I said nervously.
“Ok.” Spectra said
“She’s an alicorn?” Luna noticed
“Yes I am.” Spectra said
“Well I believe we should hold a meeting to discuss this development.” Celestia said
“Uh really is that your answer to everything?” I asked
“Fine we’ll talk about it right now.” Celestia said
“What even needs to be talked about?” I asked
“We need to decide what is to become of her and you.” Luna said
“What do you mean?” Spectra asked
“Well you see howler killed a pony a month ago and still is facing trial.” Celestia said
“But I didn’t.” I protested
“Then tell us another werewolf who wasn’t there at the time of the death.” Luna said
“I was with Twilight.” I said
“Yeah now that he mentions it he as with me.” Twilight said
“Well then we have a problem then.” Celestia said
“And what about me?” Spectra asked
“Until we can decide something you’ll be staying here with one of the elements.” Celestia said
“And Howler will be accompanying you.” Luna added
“Great.” I said as I rolled my eyes.
“will any of you volunteer?” Twilight asked
“We’ll do it.” Applejack said
“No I’ll do it after all a princess needs to stay away from the filth of a farm.” Rarity said
“Fine then if you want to care for a wolf then I’ll let you.” Applejack said
“Great so we’re in agreement.” Twilight said
“Wait so I have to live with Rarity?!” I said
“Why what’s wrong with that?” Spectra asked
“You’ll find out.” I said
We disbanded and headed to the boutique, I wasn’t too thrilled about it and to make matters worse I had to share a room with Sweetiebelle and Spectra. Also rarity still thinks I’m going to eat her as well and most importantly there was nothing for me to eat. I can honestly say that Rarity’s cat wasn’t happy either but if I was Rarity’s cat I wouldn’t be too happy either.
“Alright now Howler no funny business.” Rarity said
“What funny business.” I asked confused
“Oh right you’re not that old yet.” Rarity said before leaving the room
“Howler you can sleep here.” Sweetiebelle said as she gestured to a mattress on the floor.
“Where do I sleep?” Spectra asked
“You can share the bed with me.” Sweetiebelle said
“Okay.” She said as she got into the bed with Sweetiebelle.
“Lights out you all.” Rarity said as she turned off the lights and we went to sleep.
I was running through the town and there was a black version of myself going after Twilight, the figure was radiating some type of darkness off of him as he moved. He bit into Twilight’s neck spilling her blood all over me; he continues to bite down until her head came off.
“TWILIGHT!” I screamed as I woke up.
“Howler what’s wrong scared?” A pony asked he looked exactly like me except he looked like the figure in my dream.
“Shush you’ll wake them up if you keep screaming like that.” He said as he walked over to Spectra who were sleeping.
“Stay away from her.” I said
“Too bad." He said as he grabbed a hold of her neck and began to choke her, he squeezed tighter, I could her vertebrae slowly breaking and finally he through the lifeless corpse at me.
“Howler wake up.” Spectra’s lifeless body said as it turned its head around.
I woke up quickly; there were claw marks on the bed and bite marks on my arms. I looked up it was Rarity who was trying to wake me up, I looked over to the bed Sweetiebelle and Spectra were terrified.
“What’s going on?” I asked
“I heard screaming I came in here and there was a large dark wolf biting you arms, and it looked exactly like you.” Rarity explained.
“Where did it go?” I asked
“It just vanished but I don’t think it’s safe for you to stay here anymore.” Rarity said
“Then where should I stay the castle and have guards always watching me?’ I asked as I looked behind her the wolf was sitting there with an evil grin on its face. I transformed and went after it.
It turned and ran down the steps; I jumped from the top and landed right behind it. Rarity and the others followed. I ran faster it did the same, soon we were going too fast for the others to keep up and we headed towards Sugar Cube Corner. It ran in and I went in after it, the wolf jumped on top of the tables knocking them down then proceeded to jump over me and out the door. I followed and soon we entered the apple’s barn scaring the animals, then we did the same at Fluttershy’s cottage. Soon we ended up in the library and there was nowhere for it to run. We charged each other and bit onto each other’s shoulders; we jumped back and charged again this time clawing each other’s sides. We moved and fought in the same manner, I had to come up with a plan. I tried pouncing on him but he bit onto my arm and through me into the bookcase causing it to fall on me. I couldn’t get out from underneath it. I heard the door open and a window break.
The bookcase was lifted off of me by Rarity, and Spectra came running over to me. I couldn’t get up, my leg felt like it was broken, and my chest felt the same. I could tell I probably needed to go to hospital, but the worst part was I couldn’t change back into a pony.
“Somepony need to tell Twilight.” Applejack said as she lifted me up.
“What was that thing?” Rainbowdash asked
“And why go after Howler instead of Spectra or Rarity.” Fluttershy pointed out.
“Right now we need to Howler to a hospital or a vet or something.” Applejack said as she put me on her back.
After that I was out cold and when I woke up I was in the Canterlot hospital and there were guards by my side including the orange guy. I looked around the room some more and there were more guards at the door and Twilight was in the bed across from me with a bite mark on her neck. I was still a wolf as well, I tried to change back it was no use.
“Howler how are you feeling?” The orange guy asked I could tell he was mad at me for something.
“I’m fine what happened to her and what was the thing that attacked me?” I asked
“The same thing got to all of her guards and then past a magic barrier without even breaking it.” Flash said as he went over to Twilight who was just now waking up.
“I wonder.” I began to ponder if this thing had to do with the black mist in the forest.
“That’s it,” I cried out as I jumped out of the bed and onto the floor my entire body was in pain and I ended up falling.
“Howler what are you doing out of your bed.” Flash said as he rushed over to help me up.
“I’m going to kill that thing.” I said as I stood up and started to slowly make my way to the door.
“Howler that thing did this to you what makes you think you can beat it?” Twilight asked
“I’m just going to have to try.” I said before collapsing due to the immense pain that I was in.
“HOWLER!” Twilight yelled as flash picked me up and sat me down in the bed with her.
“Howler you can’t even move in your condition.” Flash said
“I don’t care I’ll still kill it.” I said
“Even if that means you die in the end to?” Flash asked
“Don’t try to stop me/” I responded
“Howler you don’t have to do this alone.” Twilight said as she patted my head.
I soon fell asleep, when I woke up I decided to keep my eyes shut and just listen to what they were talking about like how I used to do before I knew them.
“He sure is peaceful when he’s sleeping.” Flash said
“Reminds me of the times I used to spend with him.” Twilight said as she stoked my back gently.
“He sure has changed in the month he’s been gone.” Rarity said
“Rarity he’s changed in the past few days.” Rainbowdash said
“So twilight are you going to take him back in because if you do I think it would call for a party, and have you noticed that we never had a birthday party for Howler considering his birthday passed while he was staying with you weird.” Pinkie said just a little short of screaming.
“Pinkie pie would ya quite down.” Applejack said
“Okey Dookey.” Pinkie said
“So should we wake him?” Flash asked
“I say we let him sleep.” Twilight said
“There is one thing I don’t get through.” Flash said
“What’s that?” Twilight asked
“The creature tried to kill you but seemed to only play with Howler which would mean he was the main target but why he has no political influence or any
powerful spells.” Flash pointed out.
“That is what is most troubling about this situation.” Twilight said in agreement
“I have an idea.” Luna said as she walked in
“Luna what are you doing here?” Twilight asked
“Two things first Howler is being placed under my protection and second your parents, brother and Cadence have arrived to see you.” Luna said
“Wait why Howler is under your protection?” Twilight asked
“Until you are better it is the most logical choice being that Howler sleeps during either day or night and I am capable of staying up for extended periods of time
but it is only temporary. Anyways we believe that it has something to do with Howler bringing Spectra back to life.” Luna concluded
“Twilight how are you feeling?” Her mother asked
“I’m fine Howler received the worst of it.” Twilight said
“Why hasn’t he changed back?” Shining asked
“From what I can tell there’s a powerful spell preventing him from doing so/” Twilight said
“So did he actually fight the thing?” Cadence asked
“Yes he did I saw it.” Spectra spoke up
“And what was the things skill.” Shining asked
“It seemed to be an exact copy of Howler in strength skill, speed, everything.” She said
“So it’s just another Howler great that makes things easy.” Shining said
“Not exactly when was the last time you saw Howler fought as a wolf?” Flash asked
"Never but he is just a kid how good could he be.” Shining objected
“That means in order to evaluate the skill of the enemy we have to find out his skill level.” Flash said
“Easier said than done he is no condition to fight right now.” Twilight protested
“Agreed so we’ll just have to keep watch and wait.” Shining said
“I’ll be fine.” I said
“Howler no you won’t, you don’t need to push yourself like this.” Twilight objected
“Twilight’s right kid.” Flash said
“Whatever.” I said, I knew they were right I still could barely move.
“Howler does anything hurt?” Fluttershy asked
“Everything does.” I responded
“I expected as much I mean a bookcase fell on you.” Spectra said
“Ha funny.” I said
“Nice to see the hits to head didn’t change you much.” Discord said as he appeared beside Luna.
“Discord what are you doing here?” Fluttershy asked
“My dearest Fluttershy you are not my only friend, I have Howler and Twilight to look after to.” Discord said
“Not friends.” I said
“I know that, to be honest I just enjoy messing with you is all.” Discord said
“Knew it.” Twilight said
“Well I think it’s an improvement you haven’t tried to walk off like you did earlier.” Flash said
“Howler you did what?” Spectra said as she rushed over to my side.
“I just walked around is all?” I said
“And tried to go after that thing in your condition.” Flash added on
“Howler you can’t face that thing on your own.” Luna said
“Maybe not now but when I get out I am going to find that thing and destroy it.” I said
“Howler why do you feel the need to face everything on you own?” Twilight’s mom asked
“I just don’t want anypony to get hurt over my stupid mistake that I should have seen coming.” I said
“What are you talking about?” Twilight asked now concerned.
“I had the chance to beat but I let it get away.” I said now there were tears in my eyes.
“Howler it’s not your fault that I got hurt by thing.” Twilight said lovingly.
I soon fell back asleep I was too tired to stay awake for long, I think it was due to the amount of blood that I had lost. When I woke back up Flash was asleep leaning against the wall and so were Twilight and the rest of the guards including Luna. I heard the door creep open.
It was the dark me, it walked over and got on top of Twilight and out its mouth on her neck. I managed to ignore the pain and kick it off slamming into the medicine cabinet causing a lot of noise. I managed to get out of the bed and cut it off from the door. It casted a spell that separated us from the others.
“Howler what are you doing you’re in no condition to fight get out of there.” Twilight yelled as she woke up, waking everypony else up.
It charged and used it head as a battering ram sending me into the pile of broken glass. I stood up and braced myself for the next attack, it tried to pounce on me but I bit into its arm and through him into the magic barrier. It stood back up and we charged each other. We head butted each other jumped back and attacked again, our claws ripped into each other’s flesh as our teeth tried desperately to get into the neck of our enemy. Soon Flash entered the fight by flying around the barrier. The wolf dropped the barrier and ran away. I collapsed on the floor. Flash picked me up and put back into the bed, luckily this time I was still conscious.
“Somepony get a doctor now.” Flash ordered the guards as he examined a large piece of glass in my side, he tried to pull it out but couldn’t. I grabbed it with my mouth and ripped it out. The doctors came and took me to the emergency room and I was marked down as in critical condition.
I had my eyes shut, I couldn't speak or move, the only thing that seemed to be working were my noise and ears but then gain the only I could smell was blood. I could pick up what the doctor was saying to Twilight it didn't sound too good.
"Twilight Howler at best has three weeks left to live but that was three weeks ago when he first got here." the doctor said
"What is there any chance he'll live?" Twilight said
"There is but it’s so slim I personally don’t believe he will after all he has stopped healing now it’s only a matter of time." The doctor said
"Can I go see him before he dies?" Twilight asked on the verge of crying
"Certainly." The doctor said and Twilight and Spectra walked in
"Howler I just wanted to tell you before you died that...” Twilight began to say before another pony came running in.
"HOWLER I'M SO SORRY I WASNT THERE TO HELP." The pony said I recognized her as Phenia
"Hey who are you?" Spectra asked
"Phenia there was nothing you could have done for him." Twilight said as the heart monitor went flat. And Twilight began to cry as she and the others were
escorted out of the room, I heard one of the air vents get knocked down and another pony was beside me.
'You really got messed up." She said, the next thing I knew I was drinking blood from a water bottle
"There you should get better now." She said
"You there what are you doing he is already dead." The doctor said
"His heart rate is climbing sir." A nurse said as she ran in
"What?" The doctor said
"Silver?" I said as I opened my eyes
"Hey Howler heard you were here and thought I should come by since pony doctors know nothing.
"But last time I saw you." I said as I tried to get up but ended up falling back on the bed
"Was at the orphanage well I was adopted by two mares named Lyra and Bon Bon." She said
"What did you give I feel." I started to say
"Bloodthirsty well duh it was pony blood." Silver said I could now see her clearly she had red eyes, a silver coat, and her mane was dark grey. She was
wearing loose jeans a black tank top and red jacket.
"Where did you get that?" I asked
"There's a blood bank downstairs anyways you should be healed in a few days you just needed some blood is all." She said
"So how do you like it?" I asked
"Lyra and Bon Bon are great I haven't told them yet that I'm a werewolf." She replied
"Maybe you should." I said
"Well how about you after all I'm smelling another girl on you and Princess Twilight Sparkle." Silver said
"Twilight adopted me I guess and that other girl is also a werewolf and is right behind you." I said as Phenia walked in
"Hey who are you?" She asked
"My name is Silver." Silver replied
"How did you know that would help?" Phenia asked
"He's a werewolf we need blood and meat to heal and pony's don't understand that." Silver said
"How do you know him?" She asked
"Simple Howler and I used to live together." Silver replied
"Howler your eyes are red." Twilight said
"OH almost forgot Howler here this thing back." Silver said as she pulled out a black mp3 player and headphones from her pocket.
"You can keep it." I said
"Well it is yours so it’s only right anyways I need to go check on Lyra and Bon Bon see ya around Howler." Silver said before leaving
"Fancy Pants, why are you here?" I heard rarity ask as she walked in with some dressed up unicorn.
"Twilight, we heard and why is he alive?" Her mom asked as she walked in
"Why do you sound so disappointed?" I asked
"Well you see we were already planning your funeral." Celestia said
"Whatever I need something bloody to eat." I said as got out of the bed
I walked out of the door my body was sore but I managed to make my way out of the hospital. I began to make my way to the forest when I heard somepony call out from behind me.
"Howler you’re okay?" Spike asked
"But how?" Sweetiebelle asked
"You don’t want to now." I said
"Why?" Spike asked
"Because I've tasted pony blood and it was by far the greatest thing I've ever tasted." I said
"Howler wait up." Silver called out she had transformed and was wearing a bandana around her neck.
"What's that for?" I asked
"So Lyra and Bon Bon know its me." She replied
We entered the forest, we tracked down a herd of deer and killed three of them Silver ate half of one and I ate the rest. The next day I had to go back to school after twilight had discussed the situation with Cheerilee making today's lesson about werewolves. I was so thrilled a day of re learning and humiliation what more could one ask for at school just kidding today is going suck. I entered the classroom along with Spike who Twilight sent to look after me; the class just stared at me until Cheerilee spoke up
'"Now class this is Howler he is the same he just is a werewolf and is having trouble changing back to normal pony." Cheerilee said and the class bursted out
laughing
"Wow wolf buy really is a freak." Snips said
'Shut up Snips or else." I said
"Or else what" You wouldn't lay a fingure on us." Diamond tiara said
"Maybe not a fingure but how about my teeth ripping you limp from limb then tearing your guts out followed by you right lung and finally your heart." I
threatened the class got silent before Snails said something
"Howler that’s enough now take your seat." Cheerilee said
It was lunch time before anything interesting happened; I was sitting alone drinking a bottle of blood that Silver had given me earlier since getting bloody meat in the school would probably traumatize somepony. What she had given me to drink was pony's blood, and knowing her she probably had a lot more of this stuff lying around. So I was drinking and Sweetiebelle and her friends walked over.
"Whatcha drinkin?" Applebloom asked
"Blood." I replied
"What does it taste like?" Sweetiebelle asked
"Like blood." I responded
Soon the day was over and I headed back to the library where twilight was talking to Rarity and the white unicorn from the hospital. I walked in
and heard Spike talking to Sweetiebelle upstairs they didn't notice I was here at first so I decided to see what they were talking about.
"With you here and the princesses still recovering who is going to lead Equestria?" rarity asked
"I will I leave tomorrow morning." Twilight said as she noticed me
"Anyways so Sweetiebelle can stay here tonight?" Rarity asked
'I don’t see why not." Twilight said great I thought now I have to either sleep in the same bed as her or in Spike's.
Rarity and the unicorn left, Twilight walked over to me and kneeled down so she could look me in the eyes.
"Than Celestia you're alive." She said as she hugged onto me.
Soon we all headed to bed, I was sleeping on the floor Sweetiebelle in my bed and Spike in his. Twilight walked upstairs it was in the middle of the night and climbed into her bed. She gestured for me to get in the bed with her, I did and she wrapped her arm around me as I laid on my stomach beside her and fell asleep.