//------------------------------// // Chapter 6: Hunted // Story: Pokemon Cosmos // by FandomPlays1234 //------------------------------// "Do you see them Applejack?" "No definitely not Rarity," answered Applejack. Rarity wiped her forehead with her handkerchief as she let out a sigh of relief. "Now, now Rarity don't you go thinking we're safe," said Applejack. "Y'all never know if y'all actually safe," added Applejack. "Ok sorry Applejack," scoffed Rarity. Ever since the Applejack and Rarity dropped into Poni Island, they've been constantly hunted by two Team Cosmo Grunts. Because of this they instantly came to the conclusion that they shouldn't trust anyone on this island. To make things worse they've been separated from their friends and lost all memories since the Ultra Wormhole incident. As Applejack pulled her head back into the canyon's hole, she heard Rarity's stomach grumbling. "Oh dear Applejack could you do me a favor and go find some food darling?" asked Rarity. "Alright but stay here and don't try and leave this hiding spot," said Applejack. "Thank you Applejack darling," said Rarity. Applejack poked her head out, looked around to make sure nobody was around, and jumped out quickly and quietly walking down the left path. Rarity poked her head out as she watched Applejack turn the corner at the very end of the path. Rarity slid back into her hiding spot holding onto her stomach in hunger. Ever since the two found themselves in this strange world, they hadn't eaten anything for a whole day. Applejack continued to sneak around looking for food. She eventually came to a dead end and turned back. The lights in house she and Rarity passed by several hours ago was still on. She had be careful but not for long. The sun was starting to set so eventually she will be able to walk around without having to worry about being hunted. Sneaking past the house, Applejack walked under the gateway and out into the fields. She remembered she had seen a pile of berries under a tree nearby. Hoping that nobody got to the pile first, she quickly ran over to the tree. Upon seeing that the pile was untouched she let out a sigh of relief. "Hope Rarity likes berries," said Applejack. She walked over to the pile taking off her hat. She attempted to pick up a berry when she heard the sound of snapping claws. "What the?" said Applejack. Just then a small purple crab with blue claws in the shape of boxing gloves jumped out and hissed at Applejack. "What in tarnations?" asked Applejack. The crab lunged at Applejack punching her in the face. "Oh that's how y'all wanna play it," growled Applejack. She turned around and bucked the crab knocking it into the tree. Freaking out the crab ran off knowing it messed with the wrong pony. "Yeah that's right," hissed Applejack. "Y'all better run!" yelled Applejack. Applejack bent down and started putting berries into her hat not noticing the black figure standing behind her. Rarity patiently stared at the wall waiting for Applejack to return with some food. "I do hope Applejack is alright," said Rarity. Her ears twitched as she heard stones crumbling nearby. "Applejack is that you darling?" asked Rarity turning around. No response. "Applejack?" Rarity called out. The sound of footsteps started approaching towards her hiding spot. "Applejack?" asked Rarity as she got up and walked over to the entrance. Rarity hoping that it was her friend Walked over only to be greeted by a tall figure wearing a dark blue robe. Rarity's eyes widened as she took a step back. "Why how did you?" asked Rarity. The figure reached out as he approached Rarity. Tripping over a rock Rarity, found herself pinned against the cavern's wall. The figure continued approaching Rarity. Terrified and unable to hold in the fear, Rarity let a terrified scream. Applejack had managed to put half of the berry pile into her hat by the time the sun was halfway down. "Alright almost done," said Applejack. As Applejack was about to put in another berry into her hat, the high pitched shriek of Rarity caused Applejack to flinch. "Rarity?" asked Applejack. Applejack's eyes widened realizing that Rarity was in danger. "Hang on Rarity I'm com-" But Applejack's statement was cut short when a hand covered by a black leather glove settled over her mouth and someone's arms wrapped itself around her stomach. "Mmph!" A male's voice whispered in her ear in a low and dark tone, "Found you," Applejack thrashed around as she struggled to break free from the figure's grip . "Mmph, Mmph!" Applejack let out a muffled scream as she put her hoofs on his hands trying to pry the figures hands off her mouth. "Now, now calm down sweet cheeks," said the figure. Throwing himself and Applejack to the ground. "Mmph, Mmph!" Applejack continued struggling trying to break free occasionally looking over to see it was the same figure she and Rarity was running from before. Applejack threw her hoofs back trying to hit the figure in the face, but the figure somehow held her down strong. As Applejack's strength weakened, she felt her world slipping away. "That's right cowgirl go to sleep," whispered the figure. Just as Applejack's world begin to slip away, there was a loud smack coming from behind her and a loud grunt coming from the figure as he collapsed on her. Applejack quickly pulled off the figure's hands as she gasped. "What the hay?" gasped Applejack. She looked over to see who saved her only to find Rarity holding out her hoof smiling. "Rarity?" asked Applejack. "Yes darling it's me," answered Rarity. "I thought you were in trouble," said Applejack taking her hoof. "I was until this fine young lady saved me," answered Rarity pointing her hoof at a human standing behind her. Applejack looked over to see a young girl with a purple bonnet on her head, wearing an archeologists uniform, black boots, and grey gloves. Next to her was a giant brown horse with a black mane with orange at the end. "Hey there," said the girl. "You ok?" she asked. "Yeah thanks to you," said Applejack. "Yes we couldn't be any more grateful for your assistance um," "Hapu," answered the girl. "You may call me Hapu," "And this is Mudsdale," said Hapu patting the horse on the back. "Rarity," said Rarity holding out her hoof. Hapu took her hoof and shook it. "And this is my friend Applejack," said Rarity pointing towards Applejack. "Nice to meet you both," said Hapu. "Same here sugarcube," said Applejack. "So what brings you two here on Poni?" asked Hapu. "Pony?" asked Rarity. "Yes," answered Hapu. "That's the name of the island your currently on," added Hapu. Her Mudsdale neighed in agreement. "Um well the truth is we don't know what we're doing here," said Applejack. "We just found ourselves here when we woke up this morning," added Applejack. "Ah so I assume you two are the things that fell from the Wormhole," said Hapu. "Wormhole?" asked Rarity. "Ah right I guess I have some explaining to do," said Hapu. "Well then why don't we go to my place," suggested Hapu. "Don't want to stay out here in case anymore Team Cosmo Grunts show up," said Hapu. "Team what?' asked Applejack. "Uh yeah that's part of the explanation," said Hapu. "Now come along you must be hungry," said Hapu. Both Applejack and Rarity nodded. "Well then let's not waste time I'll serve you dinner," said Hapu jumping onto her Mudsdale. The two looked at each worried but decided that this was the best course of action. They reluctantly followed Hapu and her Mudsdale as she rode of toward the house.