//------------------------------// // Chapter 9- Light before the Darkness // Story: Buzzwole stuck in Equestria // by Cadia_prime //------------------------------// Arthur’s POV: Ever since I asked Fluttershy for help, she’s been providing me with as much information as she could remember or had learned. She was rather shy to both Queen Night Star and myself at first, but quickly warmed up to us once we started talking about the local animals within the Everfree Forest. As luck would have it, Timberwolves are a common species, being created from random pockets of large quantities of magic. Though when I asked her about the rotten ones I fought 3 days ago, she couldn’t provide an answer, as a sick Timberwolf was never heard of before. Why can’t I get a straight answer without more questions to follow?…… Anyways, with my food source not being a problem anymore, I had asked her about what she knows about teleportation. She couldn’t provide much information as her friend called Rarity, the local seamstress and a unicorn, had told her during their weekly spa trip (I was genuinely surprised that they have spas) that it was a highly complicated spell, and that was only for short distances. I had wilted at that information, but the little manticore cub called “Little Cub” (ironically) noticed my sadness and rushed to my side in an ‘attempt’ hug, emphasis on attempt. He (from what I could tell) nuzzled my legs while giving me a cute face. I couldn’t help but give a small metaphorical smile while petting him in return. This brought smiles to the others, with Fluttershy giving me hope by telling me that the Princess could help me if she learns of my plight. This raised some alarm bells going on in my head, but I kept my cool and nodded along, pinning my hope that the princess didn’t know about the Ultra Beasts that lived here in the past or what they did. After that conversation I asked about her day to get to know her better as a Friend. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that I was now considered a friend from a small conversation, but I didn’t mind it. As she talked about her day I started to think about the creatures she has taken care of dur- “Umm, Does he do this quite often?” ”Yes he does, not to worry though, he should snap out of it any moment now?” ……Damnit, I should really stop doing my inner monologues in the middle of conversations. I quickly snapped out of it as I looked down at Fluttershy and Queen Night Star, all of us sitting down on a patch of grass while Night Star petted Little Cub, his mother laying down watching behind them. Our talk has lasted around 3 hours now, yet I never get tired of listening. I wrote down on the paper I had and showed it to the both of them. Sorry about that, it’s just that all those stories about the creatures you take care of time to time are rather intriguing, especially the one about the baby hydra you moved to the swamp. I never knew about it liking mud so much, it’s still a new world for me after all. “Oh it’s ok Arthur, I understand. I never knew of that as well until I spoke to them about it.” Fluttershy replied. ”I too am fascinated by all those animals you told me about. I never really been out of the castle because I don’t want to get hurt by anything dangerous. Are any of them cuddly?” “Well it all really depends on how they are feeling, as they could be sometimes grumpy” She smiled as she looked like she was reminiscing an event in her head, soon turning to giggling. “I remembered the first time I met a Manticore, he was stuck in the tree trying to get some fruit and couldn’t come down! The funny part was that it was only 2 feet off the ground.” Both Queen Night Star and Fluttershy giggled as I chuckled slightly thinking of such a large beast acting more akin to a house cat. We heard “Ms. Manticore” (as Fluttershy told me) mew to tell her something before she got up and walked towards us. Fluttershy looked up at the sky before looking towards all of us. “-oh you’re right! I’m sorry you two, but I have to go, my animals need be fed soon as it’s almost dinner time.” I nodded as Queen Night Star replied back. ”It’s fine Fluttershy, we can always meet again another day to continue where we left off. Thank you for your help and for the stories you provided us. Have a safe trip back!” “Thank you for the relaxing time you two, and its not a problem, I will always help any-creature in need. I’ll return when I can, goodbye!” Queen Night Star let go of Little Cub as I placed him on Ms. Manticore’s back, as I waved goodbye to the trio. Fluttershy waved back at the both of us before she followed Ms. Manticore into the bushes and out into the forest. After they left from view, Queen Night Star looked up at me to say something. ”I am glad we made a new friend today. She is very helpful and kind.” I wrote back. She is indeed, I just hope that when we meet others they would be like her as well. I want to not cause any panic, but from what she has shown me, nobody or rather ‘nopony’ knows about my kind anymore. She smiled as she finished reading.”Which means that if you do show yourself, you won’t be hunted down! Let’s head back inside to celebrate this discovery!” I chuckled while watching her jump with glee as I picked her up and put her on my shoulder before grabbing my materials as well. ”Hope you don’t mind wine, it’s the only exotic drink we have in the castle.” I nodded as I thought on how would I be able to drink wine at all considering my stinger, but just shrugged and walked back into the castle, listening to Queen Night Star’s excitement on what she plans to do for the party she thought up just moments ago. ????????? POV: Off into the distance, a pocket of magic was formed. Unlike other pockets which formed Timber Wolves, it sputtered and burst into light, a bright, shining portal forming from multitudes of colors, like a hole into another reality. A large black claw exited from the hole and touched the ground. It hadn’t felt grass in years. The claw tried to pull more of its body through but the hole started to close. It screeched in rage before pulling back its claw into the gaping hole into another reality before it closed. It clawed the ground in its home realm in rage before calling on its troops. ’Soon……Soon I shall reclaim what is mine.’