//------------------------------// // Loyalty's Bounds // Story: OC Overdose // by arkman575 //------------------------------// Loyalty’s Bounds The night ended rather peacefully, all things considered. Seth had left on another hunting spree, while Andrew cooked a leftover hamburger. It was around ten when Andrew decided to hit the hay. He was still tired from the early morning wake up call. As Andrew arose from his bed the next morning, he did his usual routine of daily activities. Finishing his showed, he came to his closet to pick out today’s look. Being Sunday, it would mean another day of relaxation. Grabbing his usual ‘three wolf moon’ shirt, Andrew got the other assortment of clothing and dressed up. He walked over to his bedroom mirror and looked himself over. The wolf shirt was his favorite, but it was his only one. “Hey Seth, I got a little-” Andrew called, looking to Seth’s makeshift bed. He only found the pile of cloths from the night before. He looked around the room in an attempt to find the missing wolf. With his results futile, he turned to the living room. He opened the door to his room and walked out to the hall. There was still no sight of Seth. Andrew was now starting to panic.  ‘He said he was just going out on a hunting trip. He could easily get back in though the busted door... Did he run?’ As his heart began to race, Andrew ran to the door. He pulled it out of it’s barely stable position and leaned it against the wall. He ran outside and looked towards the woods. If he knew anything about the wolf, Seth always ran to the woods in a time of stress. Finding out that you are a storybook character definitely counted as stress. He ran back inside and pulled his airmen’s jacket off the coathanger, tossing on a pair of shoes, dashing out the door once again. Andrew ran into the woods, not caring which direction he traveled. “Seth!” He yelled. He ran deeper into the snowcovered treescape chanting the name over and over again. He knew his wolven friend was running from him, but it was worth a shot. To Andrew, Seth was more than a character or even a pet. He hated ruining his life for the wolf. Ever since he joined high school, Andrew lived by the wolven code. It meant honor and loyalty. If he didn't make this right, what was he? He would have basically destroyed the life of the closest thing he had to a brother. He didn't know how, but in one way or another, Andrew hoped to return Seth to his rightful home; Away from any more conflict he could bring upon the wolf. As he continued to trek across the tundra, a snap of a twig froze him in his place. Looking to his shoes for the source of the noise, he found that it was not him who broke the wood. Turning to his six, he found nothing as well. He scanned his entire surrounding, trying to find the element of his paranoia. Suddenly, he saw it. A gray wolf. Roughly a twenty yards away, the canine stared at him with it’s yellow eyes. Andrew was relieved to see his wolven friend so quick into his endeavor. “Seth! Seth! S-” He exclaimed in joy, then ceased immediately. Seth has blue eyes. With his sudden realization, Andrew face changed to one of utter fear. “Ok Andrew.” He said to himself, remembering everything on wolves he had learned. “Wolves eat small to large predators,  but don’t attack humans. So as long as I don’t aggravate it, I should be fine. The only reason it would is if a human is on their territory. Being territorial creatures, wolves will kill anything that dares approach their den. If I were in the space of a wolf den, then that would mean that there would be a pack. Seeing as there is only one wolf, I should be looking at a lonewolf. Lonewolves don’t take up territory, so I am safe in regards to crossing into a den.” With his reassuring ramble complete, Andrew gave a small smile of relief. He kept eye contact to the wolf as he began to retreat back the way he came. Even though he was most likely safe, he wanted to be sure. When he was thirty yards away, a second pair of yellow eyes popped out from behind the first wolf. “Ok, so there is a pack...” Seeing his safety drop of a metaphorical cliff, Andrew began to sweat. A third pair approached from the two. “Well, this is an ironic way to go out. Create a wolf, ruin his life. Shortly later, go looking for the wolf and get killed by other wolves.” Andrew muttered to himself. When he passed a tree to his right, he turned away from the wolves and used every ounce of strength to move him as far as he could from the canines. As adrenaline pumped into his veins, he surged forward. Passing the snow topped trees, one final fact came to frightened man. ‘Wolves can run up to 45 miles per hour if needed.’ As the thought entered his brain, he heard paws dig into fresh snow behind him. He dared not look behind him, knowing it would only slow his progress more. The pawsteps came close now, at least ten feet behind him. Then, from behind a small piece of foliage, a fourth wolf jumped out and began running right in front of him. In fear, he ducked and entered the fetal position. Andrew closed his eyes, waiting for his end. As the wolf coming at him from the front approached, he prayed for a quick death. Then, the wolf jumped over him, colliding with the pack leader of the other wolves. They both fell on top of the scarred human, who let out a yelp of pain from the new found weight. As the pressure dissipated. Andrew looked up to see the lead wolf and the new canine on the ground a few feet away. Each were biting at each other, some getting lucky with a piece of skin, but for the most part, it was evenly matched. Or it was until the new wolf lunged for the lead’s neck, biting down as hard as it could. With an audible crack, the lead wolf’s body became rigged, then fell limp. As the two side wolves advanced, the new wolf stood from it’s victim and lunged for the newcomers. The lonewolf took charge, biting down on the the left wolf by the leg, causing it to fall in pain. As the right wolf lunged for the lonewolf, it sidestepped away from the attacking wolf. With it’s target unable to be reached, the right wolf landed on the ground with a hardy thud. The lonewolf took no time in exploiting the advantage of the downed pray. It lunged atop the right wolf, leaving the left temporarily off guard. With a quick motion, the wolf pinned his prey and with it’s mouth, snapped it’s neck. Andrew recognized the fighting style of the wolf. It was too precise for an ordinary canine. Seeing the wolf stand from it’s second fallen enemy, Andrew whispered, “...Seth?...” The wolf looked up his blue eyes glaring at him. For a second, Andrew assumed that Seth would go after him. Just as he stood up to greet his long lost friend, the lonewolf growled. “Why did you come after me?” The wolf demanded. But before he could answer, the left wolf from earlier lunged after the unaware Seth. Pinning him in a paralyzing neck grip. Seth struggled, but only winced in pain as the top wolf kept biting down. Seeing his friend  struggling to fight the oppressor, Andrew tried to think what he could do to help save his friend. Checking his jacket for any way of help the wolf, he found the one thing that might be able to save him: a combat knife. In desperation, Seth charged at the last remaining wolf, jabbing the knife deep into it’s side. Using his momentum, He pushed the wolf off of Seth and pinning it to the ground a few feet away. Pulling the knife out, he quickly sliced the throat of the injured wolf, making it’s death quick. After a few seconds of regaining his composure and letting the adrenalin rush die down, Andrew got up and looked at his work. He had gone hunting before, but he never truly got over the effect of taking a life. After a moment of silence, he turned to see a very pissed off Seth. “Ok, Im going to say this again. Why did you come after me? And why did you murder that wolf?” Seth demanded, still glaring at Andrew. Needless to say, he didn’t expect Seth to be this hostile. “I came to find you. I had a hunch you were here. Plus, I just saved your life!” Andrew reminded the wolf. “You killed the wolf when it was not your battle! Also, I left because I didn’t have any obligations to you. I thought you would like me not being around, since you apparently like killing off wolves.” Seth retorted, advancing on the human. “Oh sooooooorry for saving your life!” Andrew yelled, “I thought wolves like people saving their skin when they are about to die!” He turned around, not facing the annoying wolf. “You still don’t get it. You not only killed of hundreds of thousands, if not millions of wolves, then you go kill this one without giving it a second thought!” Seth yelled back. *Crash!* Seth and Andrew turn to the sound of tree branches breaking as a large creature falls from above. “AH. OW!” The creature yells. “What the fuck happen?” The creature turn to Andrew and Seth. “Why hello-” “No...No...nonononono.” Andrew stammered, recognizing exactly who it was, while Seth stared with resenting eyes. “Well that’s an odd custom, most ponies would be running away.” Discord commented. “Andrew... hold me back.” Seth said in a calm voice. “Why-” Andrew started as Seth lunged at the... well, Andrew didn’t know what Discord was, so... Discord. “What the-” Discord stops Seth in mid-air. “What’s up with your little dog?” Seth hung there, continuously rotating. “I’m not a dog, you oversized piece of shit!” Seth yelled. “Seth!” Andrew exclaimed, half carrying, half conviction. He then looked at the towering slender beast. “Why are you here?” He asked, voice slightly shaken. “I was looking for my son before getting teleported here. Where am I and have..no you probably haven’t.” Discord spoke, slight condisention is his tone. He completely ignored the wolf’s comment. “To answer your question, you are in America, home of beef.” Andrew said, trying to stay confident. It was rather hard considering he was looking up at a seven foot tall creature that could only be described as a colored ink sploch from a counselor's office. “As for your son, I might have a lead. But first, let go of Seth.” “Fine.” Discord drops Seth with a muffled thud due to the snow. The second Seth hit the ground, he charged at Discord again. However, Andrew was ready for this. With a leap, he tackled the wolf, immobilizing him. “What the hell Andrew?” Seth growled. “You asked me to hold you back” Andrew replied, trying to keep a grasp on him. “Now what do you know about my son?” Discord asked, taken back by Andrew’s actions. “Well, if he’s the same one always boasting that his dad is a god, then Night is your son.” Andrew explained, not letting up. “Oh so now you’re reuniting the power couple? Great job, genius” Seth barked. “Yea, alicorn, 5 foot 5 inches, green eyes, huge wings. Wait how do you know?” Discord asked bending down to the human. Andrew panicked for a second as Discord glared at him. “Well... Let’s just say we’ve crossed paths recently.” The three of them walked to Andrew’s house. Once arriving, Andrew lead Discord over to the couch in the living room. “Just make yourself at home...I guess” He said, leading the wolf to the to the kitchen. Seth reluctantly fallowed. “Why the hell are you leading him to his son?” Seth asked, obviously upset. “Hey, I just want him out of here. Calean can deal with Discord for all I care.” Andrew explained. “As for his son, he doesn’t seem all that powerful right now. The only threat is Discord here, so I assume if we get that horned monstrosity out of the house, we will be in pretty good shape.” “Fine. I’ll be nice. But if he dares call me a dog again, I am not going to be responsible for what I do to him.” Seth finished as he walked towards the living room. Before departing, he turned around and faced Andrew again. “We are still not finished with the wolf thing.” Seth walked into the living room to find Discord watching T.V. “Andrew told me to stay on my best behavior while I’m around you. Just know that if you dare mess with me or Andrew, I swear I will be happy to end you hear and now.” Discord looked at the wolf with a slight smirk. “Oh, so you're actually standing up for that human now. Earlier you seemed like you would rip his head off.” He said with a chuckle. “It’s... complicated.” Seth replied. “Ok then. I got another question: why are you so feisty around me?” Discord teased. “As if you didn’t know.” Seth answered, glaring at the beast. “You single-pawed killed of almost an entire nation! Everything I once held dear you burned to the ground!” Seth was now enraged and was approaching Discord. “Woh, I haven’t killed anypony or wolf or human. My son keeps my under check 24/7.” Discord said getting his claw ready incase the wolf attacked. “Like hell you did!” Seth yelled, pouncing on the awaiting Discord. Halfway through his jump, Seth was met with a boston cream pie to the face. “Andrew come get your wolf before he does something else!” Discord called to Andrew. Andrew walked in to see Seth sliding on a pile of banana peels with pie all over his face. “Your wolf just tried to kill me!” Discord said, fire in his eyes. “And he has been pulling every comedic stunt in the book...” Seth returned. “Although I can say one thing, it’s not the real Discord.” “How can you tell?” Andrew asked, holding back tears of laughter. “The real one would be a much bigger troll.” Seth said, scraping pie off his face. “This guy only hit me with a pie, my Discord would have thrown a wedding cake with incendiary candles.” Andrew was at the brink of laughter. “That was the Discord general?” “And he would have poisoned the cake with a paralysis drug.” Seth finished, licking his fur clean. Discord laid back on the couch, he yawned as he spoke. “Uh..guys why is my son of the T.V?” “See? He would have at least laughed about my description of him. The guy was- Wait, what?” Seth turned to the screen, which was currently displaying a Black-Bluish alicorn laying down with a 5’ 5’’ kid beside him. “Is that... Night?” Seth asked in a deadpan tone. “Who’s the short hairless one?” Discord asked, eating popcorn as he watched his son blast three students. Andrew facepalmed as he realized what had happened. “That would be your son’s caretaker. If you don’t mind, I have explaining to do about the phrase ‘Don’t let anyone see the alicorn’.” He finished with a vengeful tone. “Seth, ever tried human flesh before?” “...No...” “Well, I hear it tastes like chicken.” He replied, picking up the door and tossing it aside. “You can tell me if I’m wrong.” Andrew walked out the door, followed by the hesitant Seth. “Hold on guys.” Discord said to the empty room. He then snapped his fingers, causing a flash of light to fill the room. When the light cleared, both Seth and Andrew were back in the house. Andrew, still walking from outside, tripped over the pile of bananas. Seth was a few feet away, making him appear on the edge of the coffee table. He then unknowingly walked off the ledge. Andrew glared at Discord as he stood up. “Really? Now’s the time to be a troll?” He sarcastically asked. “I wanted to ask you something.” Discord innocently replied. Andrew heavily sighed as he picked himself up and walked towards the door. Discord snapped his claw again, causing the door to reappeared in the frame. Andrew was mean inches from face planting into the new wood when he turned to the cause of his stress. “Discord!” “I merely wanted to ask you a question. Is that too much to ask for?” The creature said again. “Plus, I fixed your door.” Andrew just ignored Discords plea and opened the door. After he walked through and slammed the door, the door to the restroom opened to reveal Andrew. “What the hell?” He exclaimed. “Discord!” At this point Seth had recovered from the fall and had taken residence next to Discord. The (enter discord’s species here) had offered the wolf a cup of popcorn as the two watched Andrew continued to try to exit the house. “You realize he is going to keep this up for at least a few minutes.” Seth asked, not taking his eyes off Andrew. “Yep.” “Will it stay this entertaining?” “Just wait...” Andrew stopped after the twelfth time and turned for the stairwell. “I doubt you have my window covered.” He yelled, running up the stairs and towards his room. The sound of broken glass was heard. Two seconds later, Andrew flew through the living room window. As his body landed on the floor, the window pieces flew back and repaired itself. He stood up and turned for the window that just finished it’s repair. He lunged at the window, but face planted on the glass, not even breaking it. Andrew’s body went limp as he slipped into unconsciousness. Seth leaped off the couch to help his downed friend. After checking to see if he was alive, the wolf turned to Discord. “What was the question?” “Oh, what was Night doing saving a human?” Discord replied.