Previously, from Chapter 1 - Eternum encountered the mysterious pony, he chased the being until to the edge of the waterfall. He accidentally ran through the current and got him falling down deep to the river. Wounded critically, but was able to recover from it. Still not wanting to give up his mission, he continued his search until the mysterious being decided to confront with him, but asked to talk in private. The unknown revealed itself and it was known to be a young colt that has wings, devil horns, and a horn of a unicorn. He introduced himself as Phan Tom and told him that he is his cousin.
Eternum was in shock to hear from Phan Tom cause he can hardly believe of what the demonic like pony said. He was thinking of running away, but decided to stay a while to think of words to reply. He was so confused cause he can't believe the possibilty of having a relative who is not an Earth, Unicorn, or Pegasus, but somewhat a combination of three and an addition of demonic species. After a brief moment, he still see that the demon is still holding his hand, starting to creep him out, he replied,
"What? What are you talking about? You're a demon and I'm a simple pony!" He said with an anger, but minor look on his face.
"Which is why I need you to calm down and listen so you will know the story why I'm like this," said the young demon colt.
Eternum followed what he said and sat down at bench. Phan Tom wanted to move closer to him, but Eternum doesn't want him to get a touch on him until he explain the story.
"Just a year ago before while your parents were still alive, us Draconequus had been hiding in the darkness to bolster our population to make a great legion. It turned out so well, unfortunately, we were attacked by unknown ancient golems that were very hard to eliminate cause of their powerful magic. Even if we were many, they killed every one of us so we decided to move to another place for settlement and rebuilding the tribe. After some months passed, the tribe was reborn with great determination. During those months, there was draconequus mare named Lucra who was very powerful and loyal to the tribe, she helped out in teaching the young ones about controlling the world and the use of dark and forbidden magic. One day, she was tasked by her parents to gather some food from the forest because the supplies were running low. As she was finishing getting all the fruits that she can gather, she heard a somepony groaning. Curious about it, she walked further deep in the forest to find the source, five minutes passed, she found it and it happened to be a stallion who is an earth type wounded from somewhat a war. The stallion, couldn't get a catch of his breath and couldn't see properly due to long slumber begged her for an apple, she was so worried about her parents finding out that she met a normal pony, but she couldn't just leave him alone to die from hunger, so she gave him an apple then carried him to the river. She healed his wounds and created shelter out from different materials from the forest. When she looked at him, her eyes were widened as she was astonished by the stallions eyes, the stallion was also suprised to look at her face, her horn and her appearance. She was holding his right hoof, infecting his mind with unforgettable love even if she was diiferent. The stallion didn't care about her look cause the only thing that cares to him is the love between each other. Months passed, Lucra told the stallion that she will never go back to her tribe cause she will start a new life, the stallion was very happy to here the words from her. The two moved to a small village where they can live together happily for eternity. They got married in that time and had a child after weeks passed, they were very grateful to have a son ( Earth Pony ) and promised to each other that they will protect him no matter what. As their son was qualified enough for school, they had trouble in dealing his problems due to the fact he was judged easily before they could even know him cause of his appearance even if he was normal. They had no choice, but to deal with it. One month ago, there was an accident which was very sad for the child, the house was spread in fire, the two couldn't be able to get out even if Lucra tried to use her magic to have them escape. They found an opening which they would've escape together, but the fire was getting worse and the stallion was about to die from the flames. As the house was almost to be torn down, they decided to end their life and letting their son to live to continue his journey. Lucra gave out one last magic with the last concentration to throw her child out of the window to let the rescuers get him. That was the last scene where the two coupled accepted their fate for the sake and life of their own son. They named their son..."
"Eternum... They thought of that name for me...," said the young colt in a low voice.
"Yes. They named you with that." Phan Tom replied with a smile on his face.
"So if my mother was part a draconequus tribe and part blood with it, does that means I'm also one?"
"Yes..."
"But how are you still relate to me when you there's no connection between you and me aside being part of a demonic group?"
"Do you remember back at your old school, there was a pony wearing a hoodie cape protected you from those bullies, right?"
"Yeah. This pony also helped when there were storms coming. He covered me with his magic shield to avoid getting wet."
"That was me." Phan Tom hugged him.
After a brief moment, Eternum recalled about the color of his cape, it's just the same from what he saw before back at his old school. He muttered,
"You.... You were that pony all the time? I-I-I...," said the young colt with tears running down from his eyes.
"Cousin! I can't believe I have a cousin!" He hugged him back with more tears.
"It's alright, Eternum. I'm here for you to help you. Tell you what? We go to my place to rest up a bit, what do you say?"
Phan Tom smiled at him.
"Okay, but I have to go back very soon." Eternum's tears stopped and gave out a smile to his cousin.
The two walked to a village nearby where the lights never ended like twenty four seven. They went inside an inn where Phan Tom showed Eternum the room where he sleeps and lived. Eternum was very curious about his Phan Tom's parents, but he doesn't want to matter him cause he only wants to have time with his cousin.
"Well your room seems to be okay at least."
"I know it's not much, but it's worth life living. Come on, let's rest up a bit then talk to get you know more about me." He removed the blanket from the bed.
"Sure, cuz." Eternum smiled and lied down at Phan Tom's Bed. Phan Tom joined with him.
Thirty minutes later...
"So you're adopted?" Phan Tom question him with great curiosity.
"No, I never asked about it, but they treated me like a member of the family."
"Is Apple Bloom your... You know." Phan Tom started to giggle.
"Yes. She's my favorite special pony. My girlfriend if you want to think about that."
Five minutes later, Eternum looked at the clocked and noticed it's eleven thirty in the evening.
"I gotta need to go now. Apple Bloom must be worried about me."
"Wait, Eter. You don't have school tomorrow." He responded as Eternum was about to open the door.
"So? I need to be with her cause she needs me."
"Okay then. I'll teleport you directly home."
As they waved at each other, Phan Tom concentrated his power from his middle horn as he creates a portal to Sweet Apple Acres. Eternum went to the portal and it closed right after. He was happy to have a cousin who was always there for him to look after him. He was getting sleep and hungry so as he was about to open the door, it was opened wide by the filly and said,
"Eternum, are ya okay? Ah've been worrying about ya, pardner." Apple Bloom asked.
"Yeah, Apple Bloom. I'm okay. It was a very tiresome business."
"Well ya missed dinner, but Ah was able to save ya some food left. Ya seemed to be hungry," said the young filly as she dragged him to the dining table with the leftovers.
"Thanks. You can go to bed now. I'll finish eating then cleaning." He said as he kissed her at her left cheek.
"Nah, Ah'd rather stay and help ya, Ah kinda hate it seeing ya working alone almost this late. It's okay, Ah'll help ya." She kissed him back with an intriguing smile.
After finishing his food then cleaning it with Apple Bloom's help along with the others that haven't been washed recently, the two walked straight to the bedroom, sleeping together in the bed as they hold each other. Eternum was very glad to have a cousin, though he still have a hard time to believe that he's part of a hybrid creature, but that doesn't matter to him cause the only thing that matters to him is life and his friend.
TO BE CONTINUED