while on the road to town, they would often share a story or two of their world on the way, Applejack reliving all the adventures she and the other elements of harmony had been on, Wolves Fang simply listening intently, occasionally commenting on one of her stories or telling one of his own, trying as hard as he could to stay inconspicuous and taking in the scenery. This world was truly beautiful, more so than his own. The trees still looked healthy, and though large patches of forest had been removed to make room for housing, they put nothing to waste, and took only what they required. There were flowers growing one the side of the road, and at random intervals beyond it, and all the animals seemed happy and carefree. However he didn’t have much time to appreciate such things, as like Applejack had said, the town was not far, and they were soon there. He could hardly believe his eyes. Everyone seemed so happy, more so than seemed natural. ‘but then again, when raised in a world of war, pain and strife, I suppose happiness in general is a fairly foreign emotion‘ he thought to himself. As they continued their walk through the town he saw ponies selling flowers and vegetables from stalls and shops. He had more faith in these ponies then in humanity, as while humanity destroyed their world, the ponies seemed to live in tune with it. It was truly inspiring. Soon they reached a large oak tree with a door on it. “well, here’s hopin’ she’s home.” said Applejack as she knocked on the door. Luckily, she was home, and had seen them approach. She opened the door, a smile on her face, “Applejack! You’re alright! Rarity told us what happened, but when we couldn’t find you, we feared the worst.” she said, obviously ecstatic that her friend was alive and well. “yeah, well ah had a bit of help, which is part of the reason ah’m here, can we come in?” Applejack asked, much to the surprise of Twilight. “We?” she asked, looking confused. “I don’t see anypony else with you.”
“Did ah say it was somepony? Ah meant me and mah ‘dog’ Fang.”
“oh… Alright then, sure, come on in. Did you get a new dog?“ she asked as she closed the door behind them. “no she did not, for I am no dog. Give me a moment.” said Wolves Fang. Then he stood on his hind legs, and used his magic to turn back into his human form. “Ah, much better. Now, is it safe to assume that you are miss Twilight?”
“um…. Yes, I am Twilight Sparkle, uh, why do you ask?”
“Well Applejack here seemed adamant about bringing me to talk to you about….. Are you alright miss Sparkle? You seem ill.”
“hm? Oh, yeah, I’m fine, I just…. What are you?” she asked him, obviously discomforted by his presence.
“oh yes, I believe an explanation is in order. I’m a human, my name is Wolves Fang. I am unsure of just how I came to be in your world, and Applejack told me that you would be able to help me figure that out. I am also a member of the druidic order, devoted to protecting the innocent and all creatures of nature, so you have nothing to fear from me.” he assured her, which put her slightly more at ease. “So, can you help discern how I crossed from my world into yours?” he asked, out of curiosity more then anything. If she could send him home, great, he could resume his work in the forest. But deep down, a part of him hoped she could not, as he had never had any true companionship, and here he was, in a world where the inhabitants seemed very friendly. Then Twilight got over her initial fear of him, and answered his question.
“I might be able to, I’ve read a few books on inter-dimensional travel, but I’ll need some time, and more books. I’ll be sure to send a letter to Princess Celestia to see if she can help as well.” she said. He was about to thank her, but he was cut off by a scream from outside; “HYDRA! EVERYPONY GET INSIDE!” Wolves Fang immediately sprang into action, griping his staff tightly, he ran outside to face the beast, as Applejack yelled after him “WHERE DO YA THINK YER GOIN? DIDN’T YA HEAR THERE’S A HYDRA?”
He turned back to her and said “Why yes I did. And I am going to go handle this problem. Don‘t worry, I‘ll be fine.” he said, then ran off again into town, trying to find the beast that was causing all this panic. It didn’t take long, as after a few turned corners, he found himself face to face with the creature, a three story tall monster with three heads, each of them equally gruesome looking, one of them holding a pegasus by one of it’s hind legs, and would’ve swallowed it whole had he not intervened. Calling upon a spell he called magic tongue, which allowed every living being who could hear his words to understand them, and vice versa, he yelled at the top of his lungs, “HOLD BEAST! I SHALL NOT ALLOW YOU TO HARM ANYMORE OF THESE INNOCENT CREATURES! REALEASE THE ONE YOU HOLD AND TURN BACK NOW!” all three of the hydras’ heads began to laugh, giving the trapped pony a chance to escape and fly away. Then one of the heads turned to him and said,
“Well little one, we are glad you have humor, as we have not had a good laugh in quite some time. We will not leave, as our hunger is not yet sated.”
He sighed, ‘they never listen’ he thought to himself. “THEN GAIA DAMN YOU TO AN ETERNITY OF PAIN EQUALL TO THAT WHICH YOU HAVE CAUSED!” he yelled, as his hands were suddenly glowing, the right a dark earthy green, the left a fiery red. He lifted his right hand until it was aimed directly at the hydra, then cocked his arm back, as if about to punch something, then jabbed with his staff. This caused a flurry of nearby branches and vines to shoot towards the creature, wrapping around its legs, and tying its heads together, as if in a noose. They continued wrapping, around, and around, and around, until the hydra could not move, and could barley breathe. “I GIVE YOU ONE FINAL CHANCE BEAST! SURRENDER! OR I SHALL BE FORCED TO END YOU!” he said, hoping that after seeing his strength, the creature would listen and agree to leave. But, as he has known for quite some time, nothing goes according to plan.
“HA! You think these tree limbs can stop us? You are more foolish then we thought! In the time it would take to choke the life from us, we will have broken free!” said the hydra.
“I SAID NOTHING OF CHOKING THE LIFE FROM YOU, FOUL CREATURE.” he said, with a sly grin. He knew that tree limbs would not be able to hold a creature of that size for very long, and had planned accordingly. He glanced at his left hand, checking to see if the magical energies were still held there. He didn’t know very many destructive spells, as they were frowned upon in the druidic order. But he did know a few. He shot his left hand towards the sky, then quickly brought it down in a slashing across the part of his vision in which the hydra was trapped. From the sky fell a large ball of fire. Large enough to burn the hydra and singe some of the surrounding structures, but small enough to not to any real damage to the town. When it hit it’s target, it exploded, showering everything in the general vicinity with sparks. Including Wolves fang, whose armor and robes did not cover his whole body, and thus, parts of his arms were burnt, but it had the desired effect, the scorched hydra was screaming in pain, and was thrashing around in an attempt to run away. He decided the creature had had enough, and released it, bidding the branches and vines recede. The hydra ran off, back to it’s mountain home. After the beast had disappeared down the mountain trail, the resident ponies began to slowly come back outside, wondering just who had saved their town from certain destruction. They all looked around cautiously at first, but soon they began to cheer for their latest savior. He couldn’t hear them though, as the spells he had used took more out of him then he thought, and it was all he could do to stay standing. Everything sounded distant, as though he was on the outskirts of town. He didn’t notice Applejack and Twilight approach him slowly, both of them concerned for his well being. “Hey, sugercube, you alright?” asked Applejack. Wolves Fang slowly turned to them, obviously drained, as he was very unbalanced, and was even beginning to lean on his staff for support.
“No…” was the only thing he could say before he collapsed under his own weight. He heard someone scream for a doctor, and another ask if he was dead. But above it all, he heard one voice. One, very familiar, voice, whispering over and over again as he slipped into the void once again “Don’t you die on me. don’t you die on…..”