//------------------------------// // When the Man comes Around // Story: An American Werewolf in Equestria // by Ron Jeremy Pony //------------------------------// An American Werewolf in Equestria Chapter 12 – When the Man comes Around (Crystal Empire – Guard Building – three days later) David looked at the group of mares and stallions standing around in the area. To be honest he was still stiff and sore from the fight with the weretimber wolf. He did his best to hide it as he followed Shining Armor toward a chair where a Nurse and Doctor were standing. “They’ve been told what will happen?” David asked. Shining nodded and looked at the ponies gathered there. “Fillies and Colts this is the very last chance to back out. I will not force anyone to do this procedure. All of you saw what Mr. Kessler went through with his transformation,” he said. A few of them looked nervous, but no one offered to leave. “Let’s do this,” David said as he took a seat. The doctor pressed a needle into his arm and began drawing out some blood. He continued until they had about six vials full of it. He then nodded and David walked over to the side and watched as the ponies began getting in line. The first was a Pegasus. She closed her eyes as the blood was introduced into her veins. She got up and they went through the entire list of them. Once it was done they had managed to get fifteen of them injected. “We do not have the luxury of waiting for a full moon. Most of you in this room have been informed of the situation. You know that you have chosen because of your absolute loyalty and bravery. All of you will be given three days off for rest and then we will begin making the transformations happen. I want you prepared,” he said. “Sir,” the first Pegasus mare said. “What is it private?” Shining Armor asked. “Sir, what can we expect?” she asked. Shining turned to David who breathed in deeply. “Any of you ever break a bone?” he asked. A few of them nodded. “Think about how that felt. That pain of breaking that bone, now imagine it happening everywhere on your body. Imagine being in so much pain that you can’t think straight. Now Imagine feeling nothing but pain, anger, and a savage hunger. That’s what the first time feels like. It’s horrible, and you will have no control. You will attack and kill anything that moves,” David said. “That is why Mr. Kessler and I believe that the first transformation should be done in a place where you cannot hurt anyone. Those of you who are married, have colt or filly friends you need to inform them about this,” Shining Armor said. “You’re also going to be experiencing some interesting things today,” David said. One of them looked at him oddly. “What kind of interesting things?” one asked. “I’ve heard about what all of you go through during heat. I understand, but know that this is going to make that seem like a walk through the park. It’s your wolf side attempting to find its mate. It’s natural, and it can’t be helped,” he answered and rubbed the back of his head, “That’s part of the reason for the three days off, and it’s also something that those of you who are married, or have mare and stallionfriends, need to talk to them. They are going to be a major help to you.” Shining shot David a questioning glance. David looked back at him and nodded. He finally nodded and then looked at the group who was standing there in a sense of uncertainty. “Express to your significant others that this information is not to travel outside of the two of you. The fact that you are a new part of the guard will come about soon enough. We don’t need everypony getting frightened at the idea of having a group of werewolves living among them,” Shining Armor said. A different mare cleared her throat and looked at them. “You said this would be similar to being in heat right?” she asked. “All of your senses are going to be heightened. All of them, and it’s not going to get any better any time soon. You will learn to control them, but the wolf inside of you won’t be worried about you dealing with your new sense of smell or sight. It’s going to want to build a pack. Part of that is finding a mate,” David said. “What… what if we don’t have anyone,” a stallion asked. “Believe me when I say that you’ll find someone. Do not hurt them, do not act aggressively. The wolf might influence you, but at the end of the day you are in control until you transform. You make the decisions,” David replied. “Mr. Kessler is correct. You are in control of your decisions, and I expect all of you to uphold the values and traditions we have strived for in the guard,” Shining Armor said. The group of guardponies held a hoof to their chests and Shining Armor did the same. “Dismissed,” he said. The group left and David began walking out of the building next to Shining. “I hope that this doesn’t come back to bite us,” David said. “Sombra is afraid of us doing this, and that means it is something that should serve us well,” Shining said. “Has Candace contacted Princess Celestia?” David asked. “She has. Technically speaking I am the head of the royal guard for all of Equestria. The princesses typically allow me to run the guards as I see fit, but having her on notice has made things easier,” Shining said as he looked ahead and walked next to David, “Has Twilight contacted the other elements?” “She sent them a letter while I was still in the infirmary,” David said. “Have they contacted her back?” he asked. “They said that they would be here in a couple of days without question. I don’t think that was what she was expecting. It seems that even Spike is coming,” David replied. Shining nodded and stopped as they entered the hall of the castle. He looked directly at David. “David, I would like to see you learn hoof to hoof combat,” Shining said. “What? Why?” David asked. “That weretimber wolf nearly killed you. She knew how to fight. That in and of itself speaks that the knowledge of fighting is something that is kept during transformations, and I feel that it would serve you to learn how to fight,” Shining Armor said. David finally nodded and looked ahead. “When do you plan on having someone instruct me?” he asked. “Later this evening one of the instructors for guard will be coming over. He is a firm believer in the old ways of fighting. He is very rough, very direct. I wouldn’t have him do it, but since you can heal quickly, and because he has had nothing but stunning results, I felt it would be best to have you become his pupil,” Shining said. Shining turned toward him and held his hoof out. David took it and shook it. “I’ve business to attend to, take a couple of hours and get your mind clear,” Shining said. David nodded and watched as the unicorn trotted off. He walked further into the castle and heard a voice he was searching for. She was bent over in the guest room they had taken over. He could see her searching through one of her saddle bags for something. He walked up behind her, quietly, and placed a hand on her cutie mark. She let out a small squeak of surprise and turned around to see him standing there. A smile crossed her face. She raised up on her hind legs and placed her hooves on his shoulders. She leaned forward and caught him in a kiss. “Are you finished for the day?” she asked. He shook his head and smiled. “Not really. I’ve got training to do in a couple of hours, but I wanted to come and find you,” he said. She grinned and lowered herself to the floor. She walked over to the bed and took a seat on it. He took a seat beside her and felt her hoof touch his hand. He took her hoof and brought it up to his lips. He kissed it gently and then leaned forward to kiss her. She leaned back as he kissed down her neck. “David…” she moaned as he worked his way down her. The room, and hall outside of it, filled with a chorus of moans for the next hour. Finally the two of them lay next to each other. Twilight’s mane was disheveled, but she was smiling happily. She felt David pull her gently closer to him and she obliged more than happily. “I love you,” she said. “I love you too,” he replied. She felt his lips on the back of her neck. “David, you’re going to be careful aren’t you?” she asked. He rubbed her belly lightly and breathed out. “I’ll be as careful as I can, but I won’t let him touch you. He won’t ever get the chance to,” he said. She could hear the growl in his voice. Ever since the attack he had seemed more connected to the wolf. It was as if the two parts of him weren’t so disconnected anymore. Instead they were becoming one person. She didn’t mind too badly. The wolf could be scary, but it was part of him, and he was one of the gentlest souls she had ever known. He didn’t want to hurt anyone if he didn’t want to, but Sombra was different. Sombra had apparently made it a point to express what he would do if given a chance. “Our friends are coming, and you know that they will do everything they can to make sure that Sombra never gets a chance to reclaim any power,” she said. He nodded, but Sombra hadn’t seemed concerned about them. He seemed more worried about having to face an army of werewolves down. There must have been something he had in store for the others. (Ponyville – Train station) Applejack looked at Jack and shook her head. “What in tarnation do you think you’re doing?” she asked. “Coming with you,” he said. “Jack, you can’t be just leaving the farm!” she said. “Big Mac made me promise to come. Apparently this is something I’m supposed to get used to doing,” he said with a smile. She shook her head and thought about her big brother. She already knew about how he threatened Jack, and Granny Smith had told them that they had better get used to the idea of getting hitched before too long. She shook at the thought. It wasn’t that she really minded the idea of being married, and she didn’t mind the idea of being married to Jack. She just had figured that she wouldn’t really ever find a special somepony. Most of the stallions in Ponyville kept away from her. Some of them thought that their family was one of those really weird ones. There had even been the thought that Applebloom was her daughter and not her sister. That was wrong of course. Those that didn’t believe it was afraid of Big Mac, or they were imitated by her. Jack however was oblivious to it all. She chalked it up to him being a little nuts. He wasn’t insane, but he waved off Big Mackintosh’s threat as a big brother speaking up for his sister and nothing else. The train slowly rolled in and she watched as Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity and Pinkie Pie get aboard it. She walked toward it and heard Jack singing slightly. They neared the train car and he took a seat near her. “You never count your money when you’re sitting at the table, There will be time enough for counting when the dealing done,” he sung. “What’s that?” Dash asked. “Oh, it’s a song that was top of the charts a couple of years before David and I ended up here. I kind of liked listening to damned near everything, and it was something that had a pretty good beat to it,” he answered. “Would you mind to sing it?” Applejack asked. He grinned and leaned back. They listened to the sound of the song as the train began to move toward the Crystal Empire.