//------------------------------// // Chapter 2 Howler (revised) // Story: Lone Wolf III // by Bronyraptor26 //------------------------------// Howler I got up it had been two months since I had been forced to leave, Celestia had found out that I was training with Luna and had put me in the town Las Pegasus. I started to wonder if there was even a way out of this situation but I kept coming up with the same answer no. I began to walk around the town was filled with gangs, ponies who were only dressed in their underwear, gamblers, and junkies. I began to wonder if they had a similar life to mine as I heard a pony yelling out. “CATCH THAT WEREWOLF BASTARD!!” I looked over to see what was going on there was kid running from a few colts in suits, the kid was wolfish, a grey coat, a white mane which was fuzzy and out of control, rough looking like his coat which as he got closer was dirty especially around his face. He was wearing a blue short sleeved t shirt with the word freedom in the middle and camo cargo pants, along with a pair of sunglasses in his mane. He had a smirk on his face as he turned around and taunted the men chasing him. They broke off the chase and he ran right into me I fell down onto my back. “Hey watch where you’re going!” I said as I pulled myself up. “Weird what’s a guy like you doing in Las Pegasus?” He asked as he sat up, he was holding something that looked like a very small black kite shield. “I was forced to come here, why were you being chased?” I asked “Cause I stole this it’s a collapsible shovel with one side as sharp as a dragon tooth.” He replied as he unfolded what I had thought to be a kite shield. It was around two and a half to three feet long and was completely black. “Alright well see you around.” I said as I walked past him soon after though he was by my side again. “Where are you from?” He asked as he folded the shovel again. “A town named Ponyville why?” I replied as I continued on my way. “Because you seem upset why?” He asked “Because my mom.” I paused for a moment could I consider Twilight my mom but for now I think it would help this kid know. “Let’s just say she’s there and I’m here.” “I know a way to get to Ponyville.” He replied “Well can you help me get back?” I asked he thought about for a moment before replying. “Sure my name is Cres.” He replied as he held out his hand it bugged me that he was willing to help so easily. “Howler but why are you helping me?” I replied “We’re werewolves it’s what we do for each other, besides I need to make a delivery there before going back to the Crystal Empire.” He replied with a smirk on his face I couldn’t help but think he was up to no good. Later that day we got out to a train, he informed me that it was around a day long trip but I didn’t mind as long as the result was the same in the end. “Cres where is your family?” I asked he turned and looked out the window. “I was a little cub when this griffon named Abiectus came along and let me stay with him in the Crystal Empire at his bakery so now I run errands for him since he’s around sixty years old.” He replied I couldn’t believe it a griffin taking in a pony it was something I had never heard of. “If you help me get to my mom I’ll help you get to the Crystal Empire.” I said as I offered him my hand he turned around and shook it. “No problem.” He replied as the ticket colt came around and stamped everyone’s ticket. Later that night Cres and I were still awake neither of us could sleep I assume for the same reason we’re too excited to be reuniting with our families. I also was wondering what if I get caught by some of the royal guards if they did would Cres help me he didn’t seem like a fighter more like a lover. Regardless of which we were on our way. The next few hours passed and we really got know each other his full name was Crescent Moon. He told me all about his family and I told him about Ponyville and my pack I offered for him to join us but he turned me down and said that he was a loner for a reason I didn’t get anything to answer that though so I had dropped the subject. Soon we arrived in Ponyville we got out and I started to run I was so happy to be home, he had run after me as I busted through the library doors to find that it was completely empty. “Howler stop!” Cres called out as I walked out with disappointment on my face. “We’ll just ask around for where she went no big deal.” He replied completely forgetting that she could be all the way around the world. We stayed at the library for a while then Fluttershy and Scootaloo came along. “Wolf Boys?” Scootaloo said as she saw Cres she came to a stop on her scooter and Fluttershy caught up. “Scootaloo this is Cres he helped me get here.” I said “Well if you ask me he does seem to be cooler than you.” She said I didn’t know if she insulting me or complementing him. “You’re here to see Twilight oh dear she just left three days ago for the Crystal Empire and won’t be back for a while she’s been acting weird for the past two months and hasn’t talked to anypony ever since you’ve been taken away.” Fluttershy said and Cres had a look on his face that would indicate that he was concerned. “Wait wait wait one second you didn’t tell me you were banished Howler.” He said “Well you see Celelstia thought I was too much of a distraction for Twilight and made me move away.” I said defensively. “Whatever lucky for you I don’t go back on promises.” He said with a grin on his face. “The train won’t be back for another three hours.” Flutterhshy muttered. “We could get the others to go with us.” “Sure let’s go.” Scootaloo said as she took off on her scooter leaving the rest of us to catch up to her. We decided to start with Sweetiebelle and Rarity first, along the way Scootaloo told Cres and me about how Sweetiebelle had a big crush on Spike. Cres found it hilarious that was much to the amusement of Scootaloo. They joked around but soon we came to a stop at the Boutique it was then that Fluttershy told us that Rarity had gone with Twilight and Sweetiebelle was staying with Pinkie Pie so that’s where we headed next. We walked in to find Pinkie, Rainbowdash, Applebloom, Applejack, and Sweetiebelle all eating at a table. We walked over and Fluttershy explained everything to them. “So in short we need to get on the train that gets here in thirty minutes so we can all go and help Twilight. Am I getting that right?” Cres asked I forgot he was only here because he promised to help me and I promised to help him. “I hate to break to you but we need to get tickets.” He had a point so we all ran to ticket booth the clerk had a surprised look and what surprised me was that Cres bought all the tickets. How did he get his money? Was one of the many question he needed to answer but regardless I didn’t bring it up as we got onto the train. Which proceeded to leave and then it occurred to us none of us had packed. “Great now what we wear our clothes for several days straight?” Sweetiebelle said channeling her inner Rarity. “Hey no problem it’s not that big of a deal.” Scootaloo and Cres said at the same time. “Cres why are you here?” Scootaloo asked that was something I had forgot to mention to them. “Well I was delivering something’s in Las Pegasus for my grandfather when I ran into Howler and I decided to help cause it was obvious he had no idea what to do.” Cres teased and Scootaloo giggled. “You seem awfully chipper.” I commented he smirked “To be honest this was the first delivery I’ve done were nothing’s gone wrong.” He said “Who’s your grandfather?” Fluttershy asked “A griffin named Abiectus” he replied it was still hard for me to believe that and looking around it went for everypony, before long the train came to a stop and we got out. We walked to the castle were Flash was holding Twilight on the couch she was crying and he didn’t look much better. Spike walked over to us he was obviously sleep deprived. “Hey Howler.” He said drowsily before walking over and sitting on the couch next to Twilight. It took a few minutes to realize who he had just seen then he jumped over the couch causing it to fall over backwards. “SPIKE WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA!?” Flash yelled as he helped Twilight up. “No way Howler you alive we heard Celestia had killed you.” Twilight wiped her tears from her eyes as she walked over to me; she got down to where my face met hers before hugging me. “Howler I see you disregard my orders once again and along with your new friend.” Celestia said as she came into the room but she sighed of relief. “May I speak with you Howler.” We walked over Twilight came with me. “This is hardly the time for the matter at hand Twilight I suggest you enjoy this day with him, but before you can do that I need to have a word with you, Flash, and Howler.” She said before walking off and we followed she stopped when we were far away from everyone. “I want Howler’s word that he will not do anything to put the rest of us in danger.” Celestia said Twilight had a confused look on her face. “Fine you have it.” I replied and for the first time ever I saw Celestia smile. “Alright you all go for a picnic or something.” She said