//------------------------------// // Consequences // Story: A blaze rekindled // by RedBlack //------------------------------// *Calming Blaze POV* "Seriously? You're telling me that NOTHING is wrong right now?" I ask as I stare annoyedly at Ponyvilles' only fashion designer, Rarity. "Yes dear, I don't really notice anything out of the ordinary" she replied with a nervous look. "You, *cough, cough*" I was rudely interrupted by smoke entering my lungs as I look at the sky. Filled to the brim with smoke coming from two mountains that Rarity, much to my annoyance, doesn't seem to notice. "Rarity! Twilight called you and the girls to gather at the library, it's urgent!" Spike yelled while wheezing as he came running towards us. I was getting increasingly annoyed that Rarity had left before I could win my argument and at the fact that something disastrous just HAS to happen every week. Which also caused me and mothers' new house to be delayed by another four weeks because an ursa minor and destroyed it last week. Honestly, that brochure from when we first arrived must have been made years ago because incidents like a stampede, just aren't normal. Anyways, I grab a bag next to me as I trotted off towards the library, after closing the door to the boutique that Rarity ran, because I have a feeling I'll need to solve one of the dragons. Life here has been, a mixed bag to say the least. Almost killed a griffon two weeks ago, a stampede of cows three weeks ago and an invitation. The Gala doesn't sound exactly appealing since it's just a social gathering for nobles. Then again, Luna will be there, so maybe it'll be a fun time. I asked mother about it just in case. She, apart from being slightly jealous about the invitation, wholeheartedly approved of me going. As long as I take Drega with me, for protection she says. So I took a visit to Rarity for a formal outfit. Well, as formal as I can get with a tiny body that is. Walking through the town, it was surprisingly calm with no riots or panic whatsoever. The close knit community helps with that I guess. Arriving at the library, the Mane 6, as ponies call them now for some reason, are leaving hastily whilst cheering. Damn it. I missed their planning period, now I'll have to wait to see which mountain they'll go to. Annoying as it is, I did have to come up with an excuse to tell mother so I can leave for the mountain. What should I tell her? ... "So I'm going to make sure nothing happens to them" I calmly explain to mother as she listens with great concern. "Are you sure? Is there anypony else going with you?" she asked as her face held a worried expression. "Yeah, there'll be somepony, he's capable, he's done it before" I lied with great difficulty. I was never a great liar, even worse against mother. Thankfully, she was too worried to notice. "*Sigh*, Alright, you can go if you have a professional with you, but please stay safe, can you do that for mommy?" she asked as she hugged me. "Yes, I'll be safe mom" "Good" With that, I left the building, which was the café we visited before that also doubled as a restaurant. Releasing a tired sigh, I ask around ponies to know which direction the Mane 6 left to as I missed their departure due to me spending about half an hour bullshitting about snake mating and how it needs to be researched. If Drega does get a girlfriend by tonight though, I'll have an easier time. "They headed towards that direction after talking about the mountain for a bit" "Thank you Carrot Top" "No problem sweetie" So they went to the east mountain. I guess I'll head south then. The journey was simple to say the least. Most beasts ran away, following their instincts and those that didn't, learned what a broken neck feels like. Arriving at the base of the mountain, I sigh at the journey ahead. "Seems I've gotten lazier during this life" I comment to nopony in particular as I resume my journey up ahead. Climbing the steep walls and jumping the valleys would have been difficult. Had I not just went around the mountain to discover a way up that looked like somepony built it. "That's convenient" The trek upwards took close to 20 minutes and it was pleasant. The smell of fresh air, the calming breeze combined with the beautiful sight gave off a calm feeling. It was broken however, by a voice that shocked me to my core. "FASTER YOU USELESS REPTILE!" he yelled. That voice. Why the fuck? I run towards the top of the mountain and see where the smoke came from. Approaching the inside of the cave, there was no treasure horde a dragon would have, not even a single coin. Instead, there was the dragon, red scaled and roaring out fire and smoke with a blackened eye. And a pony, one too familiar. "Who the fuck are you?" I calmly ask, masking my anger as I look at the alicorn in front of me. "We're both smart enough to realize the answer no?" he said as turned slightly to look at me. A familiar fiery orange eye stared at me. Fully turning, his battle worn armor pressing against his blood red coat as he did so. The blood stained mane swaying freely in the air, resembling a roaring fire from the overload of magic. A difference at the very least, was his right eye. A light blue sclera with a teal iris and a draconic pupil. "Alright, I'm not stupid, so why the tartarus are you making problems?" I ask my old body. "Let's just say, I had a different idea" he smiled sinisterly as his horn glowed an intense light. Shit, I can't fight him now, me veins still haven't fully healed, but I'm too weak without it. Staring intensely, I ready myself to at least try. His orange glow however, soon released and turned into a deep blue colored mist, before rapidly entering the dragons' head. "I'll let you be for now" he said before leaving with a flash of light. "What the FUCK was THAT!" I yell in frustration at the turn of events as I pound the ground with anger. Who the tartarus was that bitch and what the fuck does he want. There can't be two of the exact same souls in one universe. If it does happen, the universe itself should fix that shit according to EVERYTHING ponies know about magic properties. *ROAR!* The dragon, now with cloudy eyes releases a loud roar, breaking me out of my contemplation. "Tch, I'll have to deal with you first" By the time I return to the library, things have calmed down without any more smoke in the sky. The pegasi probably took care of it. Having calmed down from the frustrating event, I try to take my time walking back to sort things through. Why is there another me and what does he want? How did he even get here? Better yet, how does he even exist? I didn't notice anything about my soul getting split or something during the spell. Ugh. So frustrating. Barely even a month after coming to a more peaceful timeline, some bullshit comes in my way and is most likely trying to ruin it for me. Worst of all, that prick STAYED an alicorn. With how weak I am right now, I'll need at the very least ten years of my current training to give him a decent fight. And since I'm already doing the absolute most without anypony noticing my odd behavior, I can't increase my training. Oh. I must have let my thoughts show on my face since ponies are running away in fear. Huh, haven't seen that one before. "Hmm" I let out as I think about an idea that could work, and I'll be getting payed for it. "Wait,*Sigh*, I'm still a kid, so that won't work, damn it" With that, I enter the library, fortunately empty as I walk to the table in the middle to put my loot on it. The dragon wouldn't come to his senses, so I had to get a bit rough. The large bone with a sharp end and a broken end fell on the table with a thud. Actually, maybe it was the dragon tooth that scared the ponies away. "Welp, a shower sounds pretty good right now" I say after taking a sniff of myself, causing me to gag.