Ponies and the Alpha Team

by Optimistic Pessimist


Gloaming Wildwoods

"Fluttershy, darling. We're never going to get out of here if you keep hiding like this!"

Rarity was walking through a dark forested area. There was no sun, almost like the Everfree Forest. Fluttershy was hiding behind a small bush.

"It's so... dark." Rarity rolled her eyes. "I know that, darling. But honestly, you can't hide forever." Fluttershy whimpered. "Think about it Fluttershy. If you don't move, then you'll never get out!"

"Oh, I wish Angel were here..." Rarity sighed. "Come on Fluttershy. There's no point in standing back there." A small noise caught her ear. Rarity turned to find a bump in the ground. It was moving around.

Suddenly a fur ball popped out of the ground. Rarity drew her blade as it uncurled to reveal a snarling wolf. "The beasts here are impressive. Even our Timber Wolves live in caves. Not underground." Rarity quickly stepped to the side as the beast rushed around her. She jabbed quickly, and the wolver was brought to its knees.

Another snarl from behind alerted the unicorn to another wolver behind her. Rarity had just enough time to escape before the beast ripped her sash. Rarity held it up pathetically. "This CANNOT be forgiven!"

Fluttershy peeked from around a bush to find Rarity fighting fiercely. Fluttershy stared in horror as Rarity tried to swipe at the beast. She noticed the other wolver, whimpering softly in pain.

She walked up slowly. The wolver noticed and snarled. "Don't worry." Fluttershy took off her heavy helmet. "I'm here to help." She picked up the ripped sash from Raritys' garment and slowly wrapped it around the bleeding leg. "I'm sorry that my friend here is being troublesome." The wolver unsteadily got to its' feet. It whimpered out softly.

The other wolver stopped, and ran towards its' wounded comrade. Rarity turned in surprise. "What's that?" Fluttershy was listening intently. "Oh, it's nothing really. I'm sorry my friend here got the wrong idea." Rarity scoffed.

"There's a big beast coming? Where?" The wolver barked urgently. "Oh. I see." Fluttershy kindly shooed the wolvers away. "Rarity, you should let me handle things like that."

Rarity scoffed. "But you were behind a bush! How could I tell?"

Fluttershy giggled. "Anyway. The wolvers told me to beware something called the 'Snarbolax?' They told me many skeletons can be found there."

Rarity laughed. "Alright. We'll deal with it when we get there." Fluttershy's eyes flew open. "Um... Rarity? Why can't we go, um... around it?" Rarity laughed. "Darling, this is a one way street! Or road. We can only proceed through it."

Fluttershy just stood there, staring in fear at what she might have to face.