The Everfree forest is quite busy today. Animals of all sorts were busy with finding food, making new homes, or just playing with each other. Off in the distance, near a small bush, voices could be heard. They were coming closer and closer to the small little ‘village’ of animals. Out from the bush came Fluttershy and Colt. Fluttershy had been talking nonstop about all her furry little animal friends. And even telling him some story’s about her best friends. As they entered the small clearing they noticed how busy it was. Deciding to take a break Colt and Fluttershy sat down under a tree that gave a good amount of shade. Colt and Fluttershy had been walking for a couple hours now. Both wore small cuts and scrapes from the foliage around them.
“And that’s how I got my cutiemark.” She finished her story as she pointed to her flank.
Colt stared at her flank for a bit. Then he twisted his head in a ‘What’ fashion. Noticing this Fluttershy told him what a cutiemark was, and how it helps define somepony. After she finished her story they sat in comfortable silence. Taking in the view. The leaves of the trees where swishing back and forth. Animals could be seen frolicking off in the distance. You could even hear the songs the birds were singing. All in all, it was quite relaxing.
Until the sound of a soft growl came from the tummy of a yellow pony. Looking down from his seat he saw Fluttershy’s face grow a light tint of red.
“S-sorry, I’ve never gone without eating something for this long before. I’m not used to it.” She squeaked as she hid behind her pink mane.
Sighing Colt laid his head back and gazed up above. He watch the leaves dance on the trees. Almost in sync with each other. After staring for a little while Colt noticed a glint of red near a small cluster of leaves. Looking closer he noticed was attached to the tree.
‘Is that… Hmm.’ He thought as he stood from his seat.
“I-is it time to go?” Asked Fluttershy as she startedto get up. Only to be pushed back down by Colt. “You want me to wait here? O-ok.” She said.
Colt turned around and faced the tree in front of him. He hasn’t climbed a tree in a while, but he’s pretty sure he could remember quickly. If not… well I hear the floors nice this time of year.
Looking up he saw the red glint was near the top of the tree. Bracing himself he started to make his way up the tree. Fluttershy watched as Colt scaled the tree in only a small timeframe.
Wondering why he was climbing she looked around the tree. Looking for whatever it was that made him climb the tree. Spotting something near the top she noticed a red glint on the edge of a frail looking branch. As she was about to inspect it more Colt ha reached the top of the tree.
He then slowly made his way towards the end of the branch. Balancing himself as much as possible. He then reached the red glint which turned out to be an apple. Colt extended his arm and tried to reach for the apple. He found that he was too far away to reach it, so he moves closer.
Fluttershy, seeing Colt move closer to the edge call out.
“B-Be carefull Colt!”
Colt stood on the edge of the branch. His arm reaching out to grab the apple. As he grasped the apple in his hand, the branch underneath him finally gave out. ‘Crap’ Though Colt as he started falling from the tree. Fluttershy had a small panic attack. “Oh no, Oh no, Oh no!” she said as she trotted in place. Colt was hitting the branches of the tree left and right. Eliciting a few grunts from him. As he was about to hit the ground Fluttershy had tried to jump under him to cushion his fall.
Well… at least she tried.
Fluttershy had flew right over him as Colt hit the ground hard enough to make it shake. After falling into some bushes, Fluttershy rushed over to Colts side.
“Colt! Are you OK?” She asked.
Colt groaned in reply. Moaning slightly he moved into a sitting position, against Fluttershy’s wishes, and held his left side. ‘Damnit, must have sprained a rib…’ Fluttershy was looking him over. Noticing Colt clutching his side she moves in closer to have a better look. But Colt wouldn’t allow her to. After a couple more try’s she gave up on trying to check on him and moves over to berating him for doing such a dumb thing.
“You should never walk near the end of tree branches. Don’t you know you could get really hurt like that? What do you have to say for yourself mister?” She said with a stern Fluttershy face. (You know the one)
Colt stared at her for a few seconds before presenting her with an apple. Fluttershy looked at the big red apple. Shining brightly in the sun.
“Is that why you went up there? To eat an apple?” she asked, getting a shake of the head from Colt.
He then extended his arm that held the apple towards Fluttershy.
“You mean to tell me that… you got that apple for me?” She asked. Getting a nod from Colt.
“Which means… I made you get hurt?” She said lowly. Colt nodded then quickly shook his head no. Fluttershy started to get teary eyed.
“I did didn't I. It’s all my fault you got hurt… I’m such a bad pony.” She muttered the last part to herself, but Colt could hear it. Sighing slightly he petted Fluttershy’s mane slightly. Getting an ‘eep’ form her.
She looked up to see Colt give an eye smile.
“Y-you aren’t mad at m-me?” she asked. Wiping a tear from her eye.
Colt shook his head and offered the apple to her. She said her thanks as she began to eat it. After it was gone they started walking again.
“This is starting to look familiar to me. I think the road is just up ahead!” Said Fluttershy in a chirpy way. As they were about to go further growling was heard behind them. They both stopped walking. The growling intensified. Slowly turning around Colt saw what he could only describe as wolf made out of wood and leaves. ‘ What the hell is that!’ Yelled Colt in his mind.
“T-T-T-TimberWolf!” Stuttered out Fluttershy. Her legs became shaky, and she began to shiver. Looking at her Colt saw nothing but fear in her trembling eyes. Looking back at the timber wolves he took a minute to think before moving himself into a fighting stance. Well, as good a fighting stance as possible with a possible sprained rib.
‘She’s the only friend I have right now. In fact she’s the only friend I’ve ever really had. If you want her you’re going to have to get through me!” He yelled in his mind. (My first writing of a fight. Hope I did well.)
Colt growled as best he could. Watching the ‘Timberwolves’ every move. At first neither side moved. Both waiting for the other to start this. More growling could be heard coming from the bushes behind the Timberwolf. Two more Timberwolves came out. Although both were a bit smaller than the first one they still looked pretty mean. They started to flank him. All growling lowly. Finally the smallest one made the first move.
Jumping in towards Colt’s injured side. Hoping to bite his arm, but Colt saw this coming and hopped forward out of danger. The smallest Timberwolf accidentally pounced its medium sized friend. Whom in return barked at him for crashing right into him. The biggest one barked an order and launched itself at Colt. Colt tried to dodge the attack but lost his balance and tripped on his feet.
The Timberwolves took this chance to end the fight and rushed him quickly.
‘Shit! They’re going to get me; I’m going to die out here, away from civilization, family, friends, all by some mutated fucking plants! No! Fuck That! I’m not going to die here! You hear me! I! Will! Survive!’ thought Yelled Colt as he jumped from the ground and rushed the Timberwolves.
This act caught the Timberwolves by surprise. Never has their food ever full on rushed them. In their confusion Colt tackled right through them. Roaring in pure primal rage. All was forgotten. All of it. To him there was no Fluttershy. There was no Everfree Forest. There was no Timberwolves. All there was to him at that moment. Was the will to survive?
That will burned within him. Burning so brightly it would blind all who dared to take a peek. Colt did a quick 180 and charged the downed Timberwolves. As hard as he could, he kicked the nearest one, which was the smallest one, right where it’s ribs would be. The wolf yelped as it flew across the clearing and hit a tree, shattering on impact.
Turning to his right he kicked the medium sized timber wolf in the jaw, then fallowed it up with a stomp to its chest. No satisfied the weak crunching sound it made he stomped on its chest again, and again, and again, until the bottom of his foot felt mushy.
Lifting his leg from the caved in chest he could see the remains of what he could only assume was the heart. He grew a small smile from the carnage he had just unleashed.
‘I feel so… alive…’ He thought as he stared at the crushed heart.
Colt heard growling coming from behind him. Turning around quickly he was met with the sight of claws coming right at him. Not having enough time to evade, he braced himself for the impact. Raising his hands up to his face. Only to feel the claws dig their way into the right side of his face.
Colt grunted in pain loudly as he fell to the ground on his stomach. Sitting up, colt put a hand on the right side of his face. Taking it away he found some blood on his glove. Looking up he saw the Timberwolf was about to finish him off. The Timberwolf walked slowly towards Colt.
Colt scooted back, away from the beast. As the Timberwolf came closer he notice a faint glowing in its chest. ‘Is that the heart!’ he thought. He then remembered about the gun he was packing. As the timberwolf prepared to jump its prey, Colt quickly unholstered his pistol. The beast jumped at Colt as he fired 3 shots. Two to the chest and one in the head. The Timberwolf had fallen right on top of Colt. Oozing green blood over him.
Colt pushed the body off of him and stood up. He had a hard time getting up as the leg that tripped him was sprained. Looking over the dead bodies of the wolves he heard the sound of something crying behind him.
Turning around he saw Fluttershy curled up in a pony fetal position. She trembled in fear. More fear than when the Timberwolves attacked. He started walking towards her but stopped when she silently screamed and scooted away from him.
There was silence for a while. Neither one talking.
‘What have I done… I just…’ Colt looked back at the bodies of the wolves. He then heard someone shouting off in the distance. Looking back at Fluttershy he stares at her. With sorrow in his eyes.
Colt then starts walking the opposite direction of the shouts. Limping a couple ft. away from Fluttershy, Colt stops walking and turns his head to the side. Showing his ripped mask and bleeding face. Parts of his lips are showing. Fluttershy stares at him as he stares at her. Colt looks down for a bit, and then looks back up and stare directly into Fluttershy’s eyes.
“I-I’m S-Sorry.” He says before continuing to limp away from the pony.
Fluttershy breath was hitched as she heard the creature speak. To her no less! But what it said… Fluttershy felt guilt. Immense guilt. This creature had just saved her from being eaten by Timberwolves. And she just treated him as if he was the one trying to eat her.
“W-Wait!” She yelled Colt.
Colt stopped moving. “Thank you for saving me.” She said
Colt craned his head to the right again. But this time he had a sad smile on his face. He then continued on. Walking away to wherever it was his feet would take him. Fluttershy looked on at Colt before he disappeared into the brush. She then turned around and made her way out of the forest.