It was the most amazing night I've ever had. No sticks and stones were as happy as I was. Crickets were chirping softly, and the moon was shining brightly. Nature was incomparable. But it was nothing compared to my special pony, which I love the most. Her name was Maud Pie. She loved geology, and I loved botany. Her passion was stones, my passion was sticks. We found a common language on such unusual hobbies. At first we just kept in touch, but then ... Technically, I don't have to talk about it because you know it without me. And now our date was coming to an end at the time of my description of nature. Too bad this date couldn't last forever. Even so indifferent to everything pony as I was was able to feel this spirit of romance. And I didn't want to go home. But I knew that nothing could be changed. Perhaps Maud thought so too. So I walked her home (technically, it was a beautiful stone cave).
"This is my best night ever, Mudbriar". Maud said after our date was over.
"Technically, I think so too." I answered with a smile. How beautiful, elegant, and intelligent she was. I wasn't interested in finding myself a special somepony before. But after meeting Maud, I couldn't stop thinking about her. My thoughts were only with her. I felt myself ... easier in companies with her. Maud always understood me, and I understood her. And I realized that I, technically, fell in love with her. And surprisingly, she answered me back. And so we started dating. We rarely talk about it, we just like to be in each other's company and learn something new about sticks and rocks. And we loved to watch how our pets Twiggy and Boulder are playing together. They were adorable at this moment.
"See you tomorrow." Maud said and kissed my cheek one last time. I felt a deep blush come over my face.
"See you tomorrow." I said. She went to her cave, and I went my way. I've never felt so good inside. It was wonderful. Strange, since when have I been so generous with descriptions? Technically, since we started dating, apparently.
It was very dark when I went home. You could say I didn't see beyond my nose. It was surprisingly quiet, even a little creepy. I decided to step up and speed up. And here is my house already was ahead, but suddenly I sensed, as somepony grabbed me stranglehold. I was shocked and tried to escape, but the pony put a knife to my throat. Why would he want me? Technically, I didn't hurt anyone.
"Your money or your life, guy. Choose." The pony growled low and frightening bass; goose bumps involuntarily ran down my back.
Technically, I wasn't going to tolerate such insolence. First of all, I don't have any money with me. Secondly, if he needed money, let him earn it. But, unfortunately, I knew the talking with this pony is useless, so not even worth trying. So the only thing I decided to do was break away. With a hoof in his side, the pony loosened his grip and dropped the knife, so I was able to break free. Not wanting to stand on ceremony with him anymore, I rushed home.
I've never ran so fast, but I had to do it. Technically, my life depended on it. Run while you can, Mudbriar. But suddenly I was knocked down, and I did not even have time to figure out anything. After rolling on the ground a few feet, I was going to get up, but I hurt my leg badly.
"Rotten ash!" I swore, but suddenly the same pony and his friend came close to me. Apparently, his friend knocked me down. One pony held a knife; the other just looked at me and laughed. I saw rage and thirst for pain and blood in their eyes.
"Idiot, did you really think this trick would work? We only hoped to steal from you, but you leave us no choice..." The pony with the knife told me, and both came closer. I tried to get up, but I couldn't because of my leg. I was knocked down too hard. And then all hell broke loose: the beating of their hooves coming down on me. Every beat was as in the last time. I covered my head with hooves, but it didn't help much. I tried to fight and even bit them a couple of times, but I could see that my strength was nothing compared to their strength. No matter how much I struggled, I couldn't save myself. Plus there were two, and I was one.
"Stop! Help please!" I tore my throat, but no one was around, so no one heard me. I lived in a rather remote place.
But my screams only made things worse, and they hit harder, so I had to stop screaming. I could feel the pain in my body, the blood running down my stomach, and the bones almost completely broken.
"Okay, that's enough." One of the ponies said angrily and with a sneer and stabbed knife in the chest, after which both left with laughter, leaving me, lying in the bush.
Why did I run away? Why was I trying to get away? That's what I was thinking, feeling the knife sticking out of my chest. I wanted to get it out, but I knew that otherwise all the blood would flow out of my heart. So I just laid there and looked at the stars. They were beautiful, I think ... Terrible pain bound my body, I was suffocating. The hooves were wrongly turned. A bloody veil enveloped my eyes, and the stars began to disappear. I could barely see my house and it seemed so far away. I felt weak, but I didn't complain. Technically, I was still that idiot. I made a very stupid and dangerous mistake. I just realized that now. Too bad, it was too late.
Weakness and pain completely engulfed me. I knew that was all. Everything started to disappear in my eyes along with the blood running out of my body.
I love you, Maud. Forgive me for my mistake. If I could fix something, I would definitely do it...
I don't know how much time has passed. My head can't remember anything. Everything was vague and strange. Besides, I heard something bubbling. It was everywhere. The dog whining and the pressure in the head joined soon to this drilling. I feel like I was going be pushed forward. Okay, I can feel the front hooves. They're stretched out like I'm about to dive into the water. I have to remember how to do it... what the hay am I thinking?!
Then I realized that my eyes were firmly closed, I could not open them. Strange, what's going on? Oh, yes, I remembered what happened before. Pain, beating, knife ... Suddenly the dog's whining increased, and I was pushed out. I felt cold, but for a moment. I was immediately washed, apparently, with tongue. I smelled the dog. And suddenly I felt that I could not breathe, and I opened my mouth, catching the air, and tried to scream. Instead of a scream, a few puppy-like faint sounds came out, and my eyes were still closed. But now, technically, I can breathe. But it was not clear: why such a strange sound escaped from my mouth?
I tried not to panic, but I couldn't. I tried to scream again because it got a little scary. And again the puppy yapping came out of my mouth. But only I stopped, the dog again began to wash me, soothing. Holy Celestia, am I going crazy or was I reborn into a puppy?! Technically, if I could make only that sounds, and if my hooves became paws, the second option would be correct. Calm down, Mudbriar, calm down.
Thinking about it, I felt hungry. Clinging to my mother's belly, I began to gulp down the milk. And the dog kept licking me. Surprisingly, the milk was delicious. And her belly was so warm and soft, it made me feel better. Too bad I can't see my new mom yet. I only felt its warmth and pleasant smell. I wonder what kind of puppy I am. I don't remember how many puppies have their eyes closed, so I don't know when I'll be able to find the answer to my questions.
I wonder where we were. I smelled the forest and the river. Crickets chattered, and the mouse squeaked. So we were outside, and we were wild dogs. Technically, I didn't think we'd be domestic dogs. And again, technically, I didn't think I was gonna be a dog.
Of course, all this was strange. A puppy with the consciousness of an adult pony. I've never heard of it. But I couldn't help it. We would have to get out of it. Probably, the destiny has disposed so. But importantly, that near with me this dog. I knew I was her son, and she wouldn't leave me. Her fur was so good, I buried my dog face in the fur and felt tired. I was surprisingly calm and comfortable, and I fell into a dream.