//------------------------------// // Chapter 15: Escape // Story: My Story // by Richer19 //------------------------------// Well guys, I hate to tell you this but we are coming close to the end here. I do plan on creating another part but this part is almost over and I hope I managed to end off in excitement. Let's get started. Chapter Fifteen: Escape I swear that I must been in some strange dimension or I was still sleeping because there was no freaking way that the character that I created should even exist in this world. Yet there he was was, the earth pony in that magical midnight armor that I always imagine him in and the Crescent Moon katana that was based on a rather famous videogame katana. I took a glance at his right fore-leg and saw to my relief that it was still in the shape of a pony. However, I knew all too well what he was capable of when he was motivated. Still, if he really did exist right now and I wasn't in some kind of weird dream or hallucination; then why would he be here in Ponyville? The only reason I could think of was that Princess Luna gave him a mission or an order and he was in the process of carrying it out. His skill in combat were second only to his loyalty to Luna. Twilight walked over to Moonsaber and said "What are you doing in Ponyville Champion?" Moonsaber gave a small smile and replied "I'm sorry for interrupting the party Miss Sparkle, but the princess has asked me to look for somepony and she believes he or she is somewhere around this area." For some strange reason, I felt a red flag going off inside my head and my heart was starting to beat in my chest. My gut was telling me that I had to leave now, but the shock and fear of the situation had me rooted to the ground. I was barely able to hear Moonsaber asked "By the way, what's the occasion?" It was at that moment that Pinkie Pie said, or more rather shouted from whiten the crowd "It's a welcome to Ponyville party for our newest friend Gamer!" I saw Moonsaber's eyes turn on to me and I felt myself backing up a step. His eyes felt like they were studying and judging me, seeing how much of a treat that I was. I did have a weird thought as to why I made him act like he was such a bad-flank but I reminded myself that I also gave him a rather rough past. Come to think of it, I never did finish his entire back story, but that was mostly due to the fact that I was in college at the time and I was very busy. "Who are you?" Moonsaber asked for the second time in a much sterner voice that caused me to snap out of my train of thoughts. I looked over to find that he was almost face to face with me. He wasn't very tall or short and he didn't have a lot of muscle on him. However, those who had fought him would know that while he may lack in strength, he makes it up with speed and other surprises. I made an involuntary gulping sound and I was sure that I was sweating up a storm. Still, I try to give a small smile and replied "My...my name's Gamer sir." Moonsaber contiune to look at me with those unwavering eyes for a moment before asking "Why so nervous Gamer? Trying to hide something from me perhaps?" "Aw...fudge. Why did I make him so smart?" I thought also taking notice on the way he said my cover name as if he knew it was fake. I swear I was feeling my heart bursting out of my chest and every part of my was screaming for me to run yet I continue to remain stock still, as if waiting for some event to motivate me to do something. That event was a lot closer then I thought I was going to be. "Sir! We examine the room and found strange machines that seem to be powered by strange magic." One of the guards said. My mind instantly went into overdrive as I realized that they were talking about the game system and T.V that were still set up in my room. Moonsaber nodded his head and said "Alright, gather up what you can and we'll take it back to the princesses." "No!" I shouted before I could even think of what to say "You can't. The princesses won't be able to keep a sane mind if they come into contact with my stuff." Moonsaber turned a critical and rather piercing gaze at me before saying "So you admit that this stuff is yours?" I couldn't form the words as most of the panic energy that I had was gone. Rather, I just nodded my head and Moonsaber says" So you admit that you are the Admin that has entered our land without permission." I felt a slight confusion enter my mind and couldn't help but ask "What are you talking about? What do you mean an 'Admin'?" However, Moonsaber was feeling a little annoyed and accomplished from what I could tell and shouted "Don't try to play dumb with me Admin. I have no idea what you were planning but it ends tonight." I gave a yelp of surprise as I felt the energies from the two unicorn guards encase me in a field and binding me to the wall. I tried to struggle against the binds but the two were clearly skilled at this and I wasn't as strong in my magical ability as they were. I tried to focus my magic but it also appeared to have been restricted from me. Still, I continue to try and resist the binds until I heard the sound of a sword being drawn and the collective gasp of surprise from the other ponies in the room, though it was fewer then before as some had left smelling trouble. I stopped my struggling and saw that Moonsaber had drawn his sword out. I could see in his eyes the small regret in his eyes and I knew that it was because he didn't enjoy hurting other ponies. Still, he was very driven by his duty and no matter what, his duty was going to come first. His eyes were asking for forgiveness and a part of me wasn't entirely sure if I wanted to. I felt a sense of dread in my body as Moonsaber started getting closer. I tried my hardest to escape the binds that were holding me but they remain firm. Panic and fear were coursing through my body as I really didn't want to die yet it seemed more and more likely. Eventually, I just ran out of energy and slumped on the wall, feeling a sense of defeat in my body. I looked over at Twilight and saw that she appeared to be frozen in fear, unable to figure out what was going on. As I was staring in her eyes, I felt a small flame seeming to flicker inside my body. I started thinking that I didn't want Twilight to see this...that I never wanted to see her feeling scared or sad. That flame inside of me started to grow and grow and I had no idea where it was coming from. Before I could think of anything, the fire seem to burst in a large explosion and I felt an overwhelming power flowing through my body. It felt like magic but it rather then feel like a river, this power was wild and unpredictable like lighting. The world seem to start to go blurry in my eyes as lines upon lines of game code was flowing everywhere. However, unlike the last time, the code seem to be gathering around myself. I felt the bonds holding me vanish and the everything went white. When I finally came to, I found myself outside on a dirt road with no civilization in sight. Back at the Library "Sir. We've try everything we could, but the door leading to the Admin's room seems to be magically locked." said Sgt. Fastfoot of the Royal Guard Pegasus Division. Moonsaber nodded his head and replied "Very well...it seems we might have underestimated what this Admin was capable of." Moonsaber looked around the library, taking stock of what had happen. In truth, things had happen faster then he was able to react. One moment the Admin had appeared passed out and the next, those strange marking on his hooves started glowing followed by that blast of magical energy. There was no real physical damage but when the smoke had clear, the Admin was gone and the door where those strange machines were located had closed and appeared to be locked. Moonsaber gave a tired sigh as he comes to terms about the rather unexpected turn of events. From what Luna had told him, he would have gather that this Admin was still new and had zero training. Yet, how was he able to create such an explosion. Moonsaber knew he had to get back on his trail before he manages to find a hiding spot or dawn arrives. With that in mind, he had the two unicorns, Corporeal Blackice and Pvt. First Class Sandrider, using locating spells in an effort to track his transportation spell. Moonsaber would have asked Twilight for help but she had sent everypony out of her library except for her friends and refuse to open the door again. He imagined that they were going to send a letter to the castle to see what in the hay was going on and Moonsaber was not sure if they were ready for the truth. Besides, he had already sent his fastest pegasus Pvt. Eagleeye to the castle and inform Luna of what has happen and what Moonsaber was going to do. It was then that Moonsaber felt the familiar feeling like he was about to throw up and before he was able to give off a warning, gave a large belch of blue fire which materialized into a scroll. Fastfoot gave a humorous look of sickness and said in a joking matter "Man sir, you really need to lay off those late night firebomb brownies." Moonsaber ignored the mild banter but Fastfoot could see the ghost of a smile on his face. He read through the letter before closing it up and burning it for real. Moonsaber then returned his attention towards Fastfoot and said "Luna has managed to located the Admin. He's heading north towards the Land of No Water in Dragon territory. Luna want's me to make sure he doesn't wander off. Meanwhile, I need you and the others to keep Ponyville calm and secure Luna is on her way to explain the situation to the Elements." Fastfoot gave a quick salute to which Moonsaber responded before raising his two front hooves and slamming them down. Upon impact, a cloud of black smoke appeared around Moonsaber before turning into a cloud of smoke and shooting north leaving only the hoof imprint left. Forest of Fire-one mile south of the Dragon-Pony border I felt tired, cold, and scared as I continue to walk along the path. I was unsure as to where I was heading but I knew I had to keep moving and find someplace where I could hide...at least till morning. Once the sun was out, I should be in a much better situation then I was before. I knew that one of Moonsaber most noticeable shortcomings is in his 'magical' abilities was in the fact that he was at his strongest under the moon while in the day he is much weaker. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to over power him in that condition but at least I would stand a better chance. I knew I was in a forest but there was something odd about it. for starters, most of the trees here looked dead to me. However, when I took a closer look, I saw that there was evidence of a large fire. In fact, the entire forest felt dead and lifeless, even the sounds of the forest appeared to have been silenced long ago. the only noise left were the sound of my own hooves and the groaning of dead trees. I suddenly felt the prescience of someone nearby. However, as I turned to look, I felt a sharp blast of pain of my face. I gave a sharp scream of pain and gave a sharp jab at where I thought the attacker was. I felt my hoof connect with metal and continued with the action. However, I only managed to succeeded in pushing the attacker a few centimeters. Rather then sticking around, I started galloping as fast as I could away from him. I knew it was Moonsaber and that somehow he had found me. I could feel the sting of the wound on my left check and the blood that was dripping from it. Wither I was lucky or not, I had managed to stave off what could have been a much more fatal inguray. I was then aware that I had left the dead forest but my sense of flight was still going strong, pumping me with more adrenaline and energy then I would usually have. Vaguely, I felt my body seeming to pass some kind of magical barrier and I couldn't help but stop to catch my breath. I turned my attention behind me and saw Moonsaber staring at me from the forest edge. However, it seemed as if he was unable to move or act and just continue to stare at me with those determine eyes. He didn't speak the words but his eyes appear to say "You better hope to Luna that I never catch you here again." Without another word, he turned around and reentered the forest. I gave a breath of relief as I turned my attention north only to find myself staring down a vast desert. I had a lot of fun writing this chapter and I think I might be the first person to do something like this with an OC, but I could be wrong. Anyhow, I hope you all enjoy this chapter and keep a lookout for the next one.