Alex finally managed to drag himself off his bed. He still couldn't wrap his mind over what happened, Rainbow Dash had just given him a kiss on the cheek.
"She's probably still a little crazy from being with Cole so long."
Alex walks out the door and spots a grinning James standing outside his house.
"Good morning lover boy." James said with a chuckle
"And where were you when i was battling Cole the electric wielding rapist?"
James kept silent, he felt guilty knowing that while he was away Alex had risked his life to save another pony.
"By the way, i'm gonna be patroling in Manehattan for a while." James said
"Great, looks like Cole's gonna kick my ass...... again." Alex grumbled
As they neared the train station, they wished each other luck as James climbed aboard the train. When James left, Alex headed back to go look for Altaïr as backup. When Alex reached his doorstep, Altaïr agreed to help and they both headed to the woods. Rainbow Dash followed close behind.
"Go home Rainbow, i mean it." Alex said
"Hey, he was the one that chained me and treated me like crap. I'm going to watch him get killed."
Alex couldn't help but notice how Rainbow's face turned red whenever he was with her. Altaïr had noticed this too. He would jokingly mention this now and then.
"Altaïr?"
"Yes Alex?"
"Shut up."
Altaïr howled with laughter. Alex rolled his eyes in annoyance as Rainbow Dash flew above. They finally managed to find an house that looked so unstable, even so much as a touch might've sent it crashing. But it had electricity flowing everywhere, and the occasional evil laugh.
"This is the place."
Alex kicked the door open only to get blasted by a wave of lightning, he tumbled back out and stared at his attacker. Cole stood there brushing splinters off him.
"Back so soon?" Cole teased
Altaïr drew his hidden knife and charged, managing to get a stab or two before getting kicked through a tree, knocking him out. Cole noticed Rainbow Dash flying in the clouds.
"Ah, I see you've brought my minion back."
Cole shot a lightning bolt at Rainbow Dash sending her falling.
Not again.
Alex couldn't help but do a facehoof. As Rainbow Dash was seized by Cole.
"So long!" Cole shouts as he takes off with Rainbow Dash.
"Oh no you don't!" Alex yells
Alex jumps and grabs Cole by the leg, he punches Cole in the face, sending him and Rainbow Dash falling. When Alex landed, he got back up and searched for Cole, he was nowhere to be found, but Rainbow Dash was still lying on the ground. When she woke up, she was face to face with Alex.
"My hero." Rainbow Dash says
Rainbow locks lips with Alex, She pushes her tongue in, Alex can taste the hint of wild berries in her mouth. When they were done, Alex stood up and brushed grass off his jacket.
"See you around, hero." Rainbow says before taking to the skies.
Alex trekked back to Altaïr, who had woken up and was waiting.
"Some help you were." Alex grumbles.
"Whatever."Altaïr said
Alex and Altaïr headed back to the village, ready for some rest, he couldn't hunt for Cole everyday, so he decided to take tomorrow off. Alex ran into Rainbow Dash on the way back to his home. As Alex stood there unsure of what to say, Rainbow Dash was blushing and staring at the ground, Alex kicked a stone.
"So, did you like your kiss?" Rainbow Dash asked
"It was okay, i guess." Alex said
"Come on, be honest."
Alex stared in Rainbow's eyes, those rose red eyes seemed to put Alex in a trance. Alex pulled Rainbow Dash's head closer to his, and they locked lips once more, it felt good, Alex didn't have time to establish a relationship before.
"Goodnight Alex" Rainbow said before flying off into the dark skies.
Alex walked into his house, ready to go to sleep. As soon as he put his head on his pillow he fell asleep. The next morning, he spent his time going about town asking for leads about Cole. Alex would spot Rainbow Dash in the skies from time to time. At one point, Alex was at a quiet cafe, when Rainbow dropped out of nowhere and joined him. The rest of the gang joined them later.
"So, how are you Rainbow my dear?" Rarity asked
"I'm fine." Rainbow Dash replied
They continued chatting while Alex stayed there, listening, unsure if he should leave or not. At one point, Rainbow Dash slipped her hoof into Alex's, Pinkie Pie was the first to notice.
"Dashie! You didn't tell us you and Alex got together!"
Everyone stopped talking and stared at Alex and Rainbow Dash. Alex felt uncomfortable, awkward even, as everyone continued staring at them.
"Is this true?" Twilight asked.
Rainbow blushed and stared at the ground. Alex couldn't take anymore of this and excused himself. Glad that he was free from their interrogation. Alex walked to the woods, not to find Cole, but to relax. Somewhere along the way, he saw a pony, with blood all over him, he had a white cloak and a crossbow.
"What the?"
Alex walks over and examines the pony. It was Altaïr. He had found Cole and thought he could take him on.
"Altaïr, what happened?"
"He was too powerful, overpowered me."
Alex stared at the dying Altaïr, unsure of what to do. Here was his friend, dying and covered in blood.
"I'm gonna get you to a hospital."
"Not enough time, won't make it." Altaïr mumbled
"You are not going to die."
"My ship is sinking, but it's all good and i can go down."
With those final words, Altaïr's body went slack. Alex got up, he looked at the dead body of Altaïr. Alex was mad. He was going to find Cole, and play soccer with his head.
Alex walked back to his house and sat on his bed, how was he going to find Cole? How was he going to defeat Cole once he found him?
"Nevermind that, i'll find him and kill him, plain and simple."
Alex stayed in his house the whole time. Thinking of the best way to kill Cole. Eventually, sunset came and Alex went to sleep.
The next few days were uneventful, Cole never showed up, which got Alex worried.
"Where is Cole?" Alex asked
"Who cares? As long as we have you to protect us." Rainbow Dash said.
Alex nudged her playfully. They continued their walk through town.