//------------------------------// // Never Banished // Story: Friendships Can Die // by corrosive dash //------------------------------// Flare smashed the heavy branch into the first wolf as the branch shattered into small sharp pieces that pierced the wolf's mouth. He grabbed the second one by the throat as he squeezed as he could feel the wolf's wind pipe slowly crack audibly, he let go of the wolf as hit the hard dirt, slowly suffocating. The first wolf was stumbling as it looked at its fallen pack member as it growled at flare with pure hatred, the blood from the branch was lodged in between the wolf's gums as the thick crimson liquid dripped onto the dirt. Flare only glare at the injured wolf as he released his large onyx black claws as they glowed from the moon's refractive image, the wolf leaped at Flare once again as he only side-stepped the wolf and trusted his claws deep inside the wolf's calf and pulled. Flare heard the wolf howl in agony as it fell onto the dirt with a torn open calf muscle, the blood pouring into the soil. He stood over the wolf as he lifted his foot high in the air, he could see the wolf's pleading expression plastered all over it's face, Flare only slammed his foot down onto the wolf's skull. The sound of the skull breaking, blood splashing onto his fur, the brain inside become warm mush made Flare smile. He moved his foot from the flattened wolf skull as he tried to wipe the brain's off his foot but it only made the mess greater. Flare grunted as his wounds were still stinging from the spears, he slowly walked deeper into the forest as he tried to find some water to drink. The dirt was thick under his large feet and made his tracks appear in the dirt, his breathing was low from dehydration, his and his nerves were numb from the small encounter her had with the wolves. Flare sighed as he was slowly down from fatigue, his ears twitched as he heard the sound of flowing water as he shakily stood up. Flare made his way through the thick vines as his view was set upon the gleaming lake before him, he smiled as he ran to the lake and dove straight in. The sound of the splash echoed throughout the forest with an audible crack of the water, he stayed under the water for a few seconds before reemerging with a loud sigh of relief. Flare looked down at the water as he took a good look at himself and his features, both of his eyes were to different colors, his fur was pure onyx black, and his face was like a dog's. He only grew more confused as to what he has turned into, why did he turn into this thing? Flare existed the lake as he shook himself clean as the water splashed in all directions, the warm feeling of the air in his fur made him smile as he sat down on the dirt. Flare felt his stomach growl loudly as he groaned in frustration, he mentally cursed as to why he did not eat the wolves when he had the chance. He stood up as he moved through the bushes in search for his food, the bushes made loud noises as he was trying to stay silent. Flare stepped out the bushes as he spotted a large rabbit, just enough to hold him till morning. He position himself on all fours as he dashed after the rabbit with his mouth watering, The rabbit was moving swiftly through broken branches and small shrubs, but Flare was largely built as he crushed the small blockades with ease as he lunged at the rabbit with his sharp claws ready. Before his claws were able to reach the rabbits flesh, Flare crashed into a heavy white pillar as he rolled uncontrobly to the side, the rabbit got away. Flare rubbed his bruised head as he stared at the pillar he ran into, how did he not see that. He looked around as the pillar was only a object that was apart of the large shattered ruins that he stumbled upon. Flare ventured deeper into the ruins as many markings were painted across the walls, multiple moons were spreaded all across the ruins as he felt nervous inside. Flare felt a chill run down his spine as his fur stood up, his eyes scanning the room, his paws bawled into fists, and his tail stiff, something was not right about this place. Flare jumped in surprise as he stepped on a tile, the tile sunk into the floor as the walls opened. Flare stepped back as the new room that came to view was pitch black, he breathed slowly as he started to back away. He was stopped in his tracks as a pair of light teal eyes glared at him with a toothy smile, the unknown figure slowly stepped out at it was a dark purplish blue mist. The mist looked at Flare as it circled him with curios intentions, he tried moving his arms but the mist had him locked in place somehow as he struggled more. The mist seen Flares feeble attempts to escape as it spoke with a calm, gentle voice. "Do not struggle, I have no intentions of hurting you, but I must ask as to why did you release me?" The mist questioned Flare as he stopped struggling. "It was an accident, I'm only lost in this damn forest." Flare responded with a rough voice as the mist lossened it's grip. Flare felt his limbs as he slowly started to move with his own will, the mist swirled as it bega to shape itself into a form as it glowed bright. Flare removed his paws from his face as the mist appeared to be a onyx black unicorn, but it had wings as well, it had a moon tattooed on it's ass and that made Flare laugh a small bit. "My name is Nghtmare Moon, what is yours diamond dog?" Nightmare spoke as flare raised an eyebrow in confusion. "Frozen Flare" he responded as he pondered as to he was a "Diamond Dog" this horse called him. Nightmare smiled as she approached Flare with a smile and stood in front of him. "I can smell your deep hatred for somepony, the very essecne makes me crave for more." Nightmare said as her long tongue slithered out her mouth and moved across her lips, that made Flare shiver. He nodded as Nightmare returned to her ruined throne as she sat down, Flare only groaned as his stomach started to growl again but the growling made a loud echo throughout the ruins. Nightmare Moon laughed as she stared at Flares misfortune, her horn started to glow as she aimed it toward a small bush and fire a bolt of lighting toward it. The bush was set a blaze as the very rabbit Flare was chasing zoomed out, the flames were scorching the rabbit to crisp as it slowly succumb to death and laid on the dirt still burning. Flare looked at Nightmare and his eyes told everything as she nodded in approval, Flare grabbed the rabbit and opened his large mouth and took a large bite out of the rabbit, the cooked meat dripped fresh blood onto his claws, his tastebuds were dancing with glee as the food slid down his throat, he was no longer hungry at the moment. Nightmare Moon tapped her chin with her hoof as she thought this dog could be very useful to her, maybe even benefit the both of them, she could use this dog to carry out tasks for her outside of the ruins for she cannot leave them. Nightmare slowly approached Flare as he finished eating his small dinner, she gently spoke up as he looked at her. "For releasing me sir Flare, I would wonder if you would like some assistance on gaining paypack against the one you hate?" Nightmare asked as Flare thought to himself. Flare nodded as his tail wagged in anticipation, Nightmare Moon smiled as the first part of her revenge was set in place. All of Equestria will pay for their foolish actions against her, she will gain control this time, and nothing will get in her way.