//------------------------------// // Enter Outcast Baron // Story: The Cost Of A Chaotic Life // by BaronLostHeart //------------------------------// He was strict on the outside....but loyal and brave on the inside.....if I only reacted sooner.... So much time has passed since I have passed out.... “I am unconscious, yet at the same time.....i’m not.....it’s so dark and quiet here....I don’t like it....someone......help me...” As I stayed there unconscious someone or something approaches my immobile body. “This is where we intercepted the large flow of magic sir, and no doubt it was from the “princess”...but I wonder why this thing has it.” After whoever said that finished another person grabs the token Celestia gave to me “That thing is a human....and the field of magic came from this....” said the being who I presumed to be the leader of this expedition “Get up and tell me where or how you got this!” is all he says as he picks up my body only to toss it back on the ground as he finishes “He’s out.....pick him up and take him back to the city.” “On it sir!” three men said in unison From that last sentence I was able to tell that there were at least four of them...three being guards. …....Eight hours later “Hey.....can you hear me...please wake up......I want to talk to you about your species....you seem like a fun creature to chat with...” says a kind and gentle voice, and it was obviously a female speaking “A-Are you even alive anymore.....” After hearing her finish that sentence I couldn’t take it anymore and tried in all my power to wake up...but to no avail. “Oh well....at least I tried to see if you would wake up...” With that I tried again and my body finally started to stir filling her with joy “You are alive....i’m so glad.....oh my i’m actually tearing up.” she said with her voice breaking. With that said I furiously tried to sit up and say hello for something inside did not enjoy hearing anyone sad....and with that I finally woke up to a happy earth pony crying tears of joy. “Hi there miss.....” this is all I managed to force out of my mouth “Hello there......I’m glad you finally woke up” she says with tears still falling on her face. As I sit up she wipes away her tears then introduces herself “My name is Pure.” “Hello there Pure my name is Baron, and do you mind me asking where am I?” “Oh right I should have said that first....you are in Honorbound.” “Honorbound....I thought I was in Equestria....” I say which makes her laugh “No silly Honorbound is the name of the city....it’s located in the wasteland plains of Kar-Kes...the whole wasteland area is not a part of the country of Equestria however. “Why is that?” “Because they used the area to toss out exiled people...or to those who just chose to run away from their lives.....it is used because they thought the people out here would die and no longer be a problem towards others.” “Wow.....that’s horrible....It doesn’t seem to fit the....appearance of this world......” “Well things aren’t always happy in the world....sometimes things you never expect to happen still happen regardless.” “Um....is Honorbound the only city here?” “Oh no there are a total of five cities here....they are Honorbound, Will Myre, Mt. Pride, Bravery Lake, and Morale Kingdom...and they all are in a ring formation with a post in the center guarding an item that gives the people of the five settlements hope to carry on.” “Who started this all?” “The same being that found you while scout the wasteland Lord Clawfang.” “So if these cities are filled with the exiled and outsiders...do they consist of more than just ponies?” “Yes.....oh my I seem to have kept you here longer then needed....Clawfang wanted to see you the second you woke up.....to see what he would do with you.” as she says this she grows worried at the mention of me meeting Clawfang. “What’s the matter....you grew extremely pale the second you mention my encounter with Clawfang.” “Well he isn’t one who easily embraces newcomers here.” “Veh....he doesn’t scare me...let’s go meet him!” After following the still unsure earth pony we reach a big facility with a dragon the same size as me covered in armor pops up. “Ah pure seeing you here must mean that this is the one we found holding this...” as he says this he pulls out the token Celestia gave me “You can have this back....” “Thank you....Clawfang I presume?” “You are correct I am the founder of this two thousand and five hundred year old outsider settlement, yet I myself am have lived longer then it.” “What.....but you don’t even look the slightest bit old..” after I say this he grows angry “I was cursed to live for an eternity.....the only thing that could rid the world of me is dying in battle....which is impossible since I live for battle and refuse to die from one ....what a horrible position to be placed in...” “I’m so sorry, but one more thing how are you my size....I pictured dragons to be a whole lot bigger.” “Well true dragons are huge when fully grown, but after being alive as long as I have you learn many things to do including dark magic ability that was thought impossible for a dragon to learn or master.” “Amazing.....so is there anything in particular you wanted to do with me that you requested me?.” “Yes follow me inside this building” With that me Pure and Clawfang go inside the large building and as we go in deeper we start to hear the roar of a crowd which then shocks Pure “Sir you can’t seriously suggest sending him into the warrior hall already!” “Nonsense...we found him holding an unusually large bludgeon....no doubt he is a fighter....I want to see how he fairs in battle.” Hearing Clawface mention my bludgeon soon prompts me into noticing it is no longer on my back “Hey where is my bludgeon anyway?!” “Stored it away with my guards...you will not be using it for now.” Clawfang says forcing Pure to speak up again “But then how will he fight?!” “Pure you worry too much for new people....especially this one.....” when he finishes he laughs at the sight of the flustered earth pony. “You wait here while I change the arena first....you will first go through an....obstacle course to see how well you are with your body.” “Seems fine to me.” As he walks off I soon remember not hearing anything from Ruby in a bit “Ruby are you there....if you are speak up.” Pure looks up to the sight of me talking to no one “B-Baron are you alright because if you need to lay down and rest i’m pretty sure you can use me as a pillow.” “No i’m fine I don’t.....wait what now?” “N-Nothing...I said nothing!” As I see the struggling earth pony attempt to think of something to say Clawfang calls me “Baron its time for you to come over here.” “Guess thats my cue.” I say towards Pure “Please be careful out there...” I walk my way towards the door Clawfang went through and arrive to an open colosseum type area with him sitting on a throne-like chair “Baron to start this little challenge take that lift down to the ground level.” I take the lift down and soon get off to see a huge array of obstacles in front of me. “MY HUMBLE SUBJECTS.....HERE WE HAVE A NEWCOMER AND IT IS WITH THIS TRAINING METHOD THAT WE HAVE USED SINCE THE BEGINNING THAT WE SHALL SEE IF HE HAS THE BRAWNS, THE BRAINS, AND THE BRASS TO SURVIVE AND SEE IF HE IS ONE OF US!” Clawfang shouts to the crowd which causes a wave of cheers to emit from them. “S-Survive.....oh dear.....” I say shocked towards Clawfang’s speech. I take one long look at the crowd then immediately dive in the obstacle course with only one thing on my mind to do.....survive.