"That guy is wired." a blue unicorn mare whispered to another, as a dark grey unicorn stallion with a red mane and tail passed by.
"I know, but he's kinda cute." the other mare whispered back.
'I can hear ya'll ya know.' Obsidian Blaze thought heading towards a small two story building with a stone forge out front. Unlocking the door with a spell he walked inside setting down his saddle bags, embroidered with a flaming hammer and a small red gem sown to it. "Thank you Ms. Rarity for the bag." Blaze continued lifting groceries out.
"Hey you in here?" asked a cyan Pegasus poking her head in the door.
"Dash, would the door be unlocked if I weren't?" Obsidian Blaze replied sarcastically. Laughing Rainbow Dash walked into the kitchen eyeing the food.
"Thought changelings didn't need food." Rainbow Dash remarked grabbing a bundle of apples and placing them into a large wooden bowl.
"Not for basic survival, but it helps strengthen us. Also it's mostly for if I have guest." Obsidian Blaze replied. "Hey by the way, found a place we can go tonight for our date." he continued placing various foods into a woven basket. "And before you ask, it's a surprise." Blaze stated with a slight sternness.
"Oh, what's so special?" Rainbow Dash asked, slinking towards the stallion. With a flash of red flame Obsidian Blaze stared back before rolling his eyes. "Ya know I don't know witch form I like better, the pony or the changeling." Rainbow Dash stated.
"I'll pick you up tonight at 17:00." Obsidian Blaze stated, ignoring the question. Flying around the town Obsidian Blaze doged from house to house, avoiding the Ponyville streets. Flying higher he came to the cloud home of Rainbow Dash. Knocking on the door Obsidian Blaze shuffled nervously. 'You've been dating her for two years now, and ya still get nervous.' he chastised himself as he saw the door crack open.
"Oh hey you're early." Rainbow Dash stated with widened eyes.
"Ready Dash?" Obsidian Blaze asked offering his hoof. Nodding Rainbow Dash taking his hoof. Flying together the pair came to a small hill, with a red and white checkered blanket and picnic basket.
"What's that smell?" Rainbow Dash asked, closing her eye as a sweet fragrance assaulted her nostrils.
"Hey, just because I don't have to eat doesn't mean I can't cook. Also Ms. Pie has been teaching me some recipes." Obsidian Blaze responded, rubbing the back of his head.
"You know you just call her Pinkie." Rainbow Dash stated landing opposite from her date. Talking to each other the tow giggled and laughed. Suddenly a loud howl pierce the air. "What was that?" Rainbow Dash asked, looking around.
"Don't know, but it sounded big." Obsidian Blaze responded. A few moments later a large wooden beast stepped out of the trees. "Timberwolf!" Obsidian Blaze exclaimed, teleporting the two out of the way. Tugging Rainbow Dash tried to pull Obsidian Blaze towards town. "No, if it isn't stopped here it will pursue us, and many lives could be lost." Obsidian Blaze stated, standing firm.
"Be careful." Rainbow Dash whispered, a tears forming in her eyes. Nodding Obsidian Blaze looked down towards the wolf, and screamed in pure rage as he dived at it with a red ball, mimicking fire, formed around him.The ball of arcane energy exploded as the two collided, smashing the Timberwolf against a nearby bolder. Howling in pain the Timberwolf stumbled to it's feet. "This is where you, DIE!" Obsidian Blaze shouted in a unfamiliar tone. With a blast of magic, another scream of rage escaped him. Charging the beast Obsidian Blaze was knocked into a bolder beside the Timberwolf, shattering his jagged horn. Dazed, Obsidian Blaze stumbled to his hooves. Weakly looking up he saw a magenta beam of magic impact the wolf.
"Are you alright?" Twilight Sparkle asked looking down at the wounded changeling. "Dash get help!" she yelled, as her voice cracked in fear.
"Yes your highness, he'll be fine." came a soft, motherly voice. "but he will need to stay here for a few weeks at most." the voice continued. Groaning Obsidan Blaze shifted.
"Nurse Red Heart!" Twilight Sparkle exclaimed pointing a hoof at the bed.
"Stay still now, you're safe." Red Heart assured Obsidian Blaze as he laid upon the bed. "Now i'll be stright to the point. Last night during your fight the Timberwolf bashed you up against a bolder, shattering your horn." Red Heart explianed calmly. "You'll be unable to cast magic for a while, and will need to stay here for a few weeks at most." she continued.
"Dash alright?" Obsidian Blaze asked softly.
"Yes she's alright, just a few scrapes and bruises from something that day." Red Heart explained. Nodding Obsidian Blaze rested his head and went to sleep. Waking Obsidian Blaze looked to his left to see a quivering patient.
"Calm down, even if I wanted to hurt you i'm in no condition to do so." Obsidian Blaze stated.
"Oh, you're awake." Red Heart gasped opening the door.
"Yea, i'm up." Obsidian Blaze stated, moving into a sitting position.
"Here let me take a look at that." Red Heart ordered softly, moving over to his side. "Hm, you seem to be recovering quite quickly." she continued. "Well let me get the doctor, he'll determine if you can leave or not." Red Heart stated leaving the room.
"Well he does seem to quite well, very well he can leave." the doctor stated looking at a clipboard. Nodding Obsidian Blaze got to his hooves and stumbled. Using his wings Obsidian Blaze steadied himself.
"Thanks doc." Obsidian Blaze stated leaving the room. "I'll get your payment." he continued.
"No need, Princess Twilight Sparkle has covered all expenses." the doctor explained. Rolling his eyes and mumbling Obsidian Blaze left the hospital for home.
Well he's very reserved, looking straight at a changeling. Obsidian Blaze thought leaving the hospital. Walking towards town Obsidian Blaze came to a abrupt stop, seeming to be starring at nothing. A vision of a ruin surrounded by thick trees came to him.
"Hey you alright?" Rainbow Dash asked, knocking Obsidian Blaze back to reality.
"Yea, yea i'm fine." Obsidian Blaze stated softly. "Let's go to Twilight's, I need to ask her about something." he continued.
"But that means..." Rainbow Dash started before groaning as the changeling moved on.
"Exposing myself, I know." Obsidian Blaze finished, turning onto Ponyville's main road. Taking a deep breath he pressed forward.
"Changeling!" yelled a small yellow earth pony in a country accent, before running away. As the other townsfolk looked in the direction they gasped as they saw Obsidian Blaze walking though. As he passed ponies locked themselves in buildings. Upon reaching the Castle of Friendship Obsidian Blaze knocked on the doors before him, only to be greeted with silence.
"Odd." Obsidian Blaze stated under his breath. Opening the doors he proceeded to the castle library. Walking into the library Obsidian Blaze noticed a passed out Twilight Sparkle on the floor, covered in books. 'I'll just come back later.' he thought closing the door. Walking to the castle doors Obsidian Blaze heard what sounded to be an angry mob. "Your highness, I require some assistance!" Obsidian Blaze yelled over his shoulder.
"What's going on?" Twilight Sparkle yawned looking around the corner.
"Well there's a mob outside, I believe it's about me." Obsidian Blaze explained. It took Twilight's brain a bit to process this, but once it had her eyes shot open.
"Oh no." she gasped bolting for the door, and opening it.
"Get that thing outta here!" screamed a stallion.
"How do we know you're not the changeling!" cried out another.
"Because i'm right here!" Obsidian Blaze yelled calmly, walking outside.
"He's not here to hurt us!" Twilight yelled out to the crowd. After a long three hours of arguments the last of the townsfolk whent home.
"Your highness thank you, but I have a quick question before I depart." Obsidian Blaze stated, bowing his head slightly.
"Ok, what's the question?" Twilight asked.
"In all of your explorations of the Everfree Forest, have you ever seen an underground ruin." Obsidian Blaze asked softly.
"Besides the castle, no I haven't." Twilight replied shaking her head, before apologizing.
"Thank you." Obsidian Blaze stated before leaving.