It is raining…rather heavily at that. I walked for what seemed a couple of hours in the woods, I was tired and I am certain nobody knew where I was exactly, I made sure to turn a different direction to where they saw me escape to throw them off, but to rely on that to fool them is unwise.
How did it turn to this? One moment, I was relaxing with newfound friends, then I became a escaped wanted human now.
The canopy of the woods only provided so much protection from the rain so I was soaked. Night was falling and I needed somewhere sheltered, civilization was out immediately as I am sure word passes around fast and I cannot count on anybody not being a snitch.
Thankfully, a cave within jumping distance came into view, with great difficulty I jumped and brought my body up on the ledge. I finally had shelter from the rain as I was sort of shivering from the wind blowing also.
As tempting as it was to find a way to make a fire as night had fallen, anyone could see it and know I am here, the cave didn’t look that obvious to a non-flight type creature but still, I think the “Survival guide from watching too many movies” is just saying that I need take a lot of caution.
I looked through my backpack and I had found the following items:
1X Blanket
200X Bits
20X Apples
1X Bottle of Water filled to the Brim
1X Letter
1X Lighter
1X Torch
Basically, Celestia hooked me up to survive out her for a few days and then it’s up to me, I didn’t know if Equestria even had torches (The electrical ones with batteries mind you, not the flame ones that look badass in movies for some reason the way they hold it, which makes me believe the lighter is for when the batteries run out or something impromptu later on.), the blanket was gonna keep me warm for tonight, shame a pillow didn’t come with it.
My conclusion is that Celestia worked really fast or came really prepared for anything, which would make sense as she has survived for 3000 years and had her fair share of battles and such. I am willing to bet that Celestoa told no one but Luna and Cadence of what she did as the other nations would surely be furious at this action and see Equestria as traitors.
Maybe Celestia felt like she bonded with me back in that city, we both did tell of our pasts a bit. She may be around 3000 years old but she’s still a human at heart, thankfully, she has been very kind and generous as ponies describe her and for that I am thankful and in her debt. I just hope I am around long enough to see her again.
But enough thought from me tonight, I need to get to sleep tonight…
Celestia was not a happy mare today, how could she be? The last human around was on a death sentence by her “Comrades”, someone she considered a friend, one she felt she rather bonded with and enjoyed. And then there’s the Necromancer, the EAN was at War with his forces.
One question got Celestia, how did the Necromancer build such a huge army right under everypony’s muzzles? Surely somepony would of noticed it? But alas, it was too late. She had to thank Joel, she knew Joel had lured his pursers into what would have been a surprise attack no doubt. Thanks to him, Ponyville was saved a slaughter.
In fact, The Necromancer seemed quick and smart, attack the Elements while all the leaders were debating about the very attacking force, but alas, his plan fell short thanks to Joel.
Celestia knew Joel was alive, if he was dead somepony would of reported it. It sickened Celestia! That the rest of the Immortals wanted his head for something he didn’t do for so little evidence of him doing it.
KNOCK KNOCK!
“Who’s there?” Celestia asked carefully
“It is us, Luna!” Luna’s voice came from the door
“Come in, Lulu” Celestia’s voice came more calmly
Princess Luna came in, she too was on Joel’s side and always backed her sister throughout these times of war.
“Sister, hast thou heard anything of Joel?” Luna asks
“As far as I know, he isn’t dead. I made sure he could escape with supplies” Celestia said confidently
“Didst thou know he had magic, Sister?” Luna interrogated Celestia
“I had a feeling, nothing more. I do not know how the humans got any magic, especially Joel, whom had been frozen before we all turned. Perhaps it’s pure dumb luck he got magic. Whatever happened Lulu, I am sure it will help him in days to come” Celestia looks out the window as she talks
“We shall look for him in our dreams, to be sure of his wellbeing and offer council if need be” Luna put a hoof on Celestia’s shoulder
“Thank you Luna, be sure to give my regards to Joel and wish him luck” Celestia says
Luna then left Celestia’s side to go to her dreamscape, Celestia sighed as she again, looked out the window where it was pouring rain, she hoped wherever Joel ended up, he remains safe.
More bad dreams come to me, I had dreamed I had been executed publically in front of the sneering crowd, as the axe fell, a familiar swirl showed itself and the scene was gone: Princess Luna had arrived.
“AWAY NIGHTMARES! THOU SHALT NOT HARM THIS MAN!” Luna shouted
Luna had landed next to me, it was kind of comforting seeing here after everything.
“Princess Luna, good to see you again” I say
“And to thee, Joel. It is good to see thee in healthy condition” Luna says
“Yeah, I have no idea where I am, I ran so fast I could of dodged the rain, I found a safe cave in some woods” I said
“A wise choice, but be careful where you choose your spots, if too in sight, somepony may find you” Luna warns
“Thanks, my cave was elevated so they’d either have to climb or fly up” I informed her
“Excellent, thou seems smart enough to know some precautions. Tia sent me to wish thou well and to see how thou were” Luna explained
“Aww, didn’t know she cared so much about me” I joked
“Tia values thy friendship more than you know, the first thing she did was send you those supplies and the warning. We must say, we are grateful for thy luring of our forces towards the Necro-forces” Luna says more on the subject
“Thank her for me by the way, I owe her my life” I requested
“Make sure thou repays her by living and not doing rash things” Luna says sternly
“Oh damn, I was hoping to cartwheel into the Griffon capital and dance to “I’m a Barbie Girl” just to lighten the mood” I said sarcastically
“What art thou babbling about?” Luna asks in a confused manner
“Oh nevermind, it’s a thing anyone born before the 2000s would understand” I say
Yep, those were some decent times alright, nobody going in public glued to a phone, music was enjoyable and not something where you just think someone put garbage in a blender and called it music, Video games were going into 3D, back when Online gaming wasn’t a necessity of games basically.
Say what you will, there really wasn’t much hope for the generation I left, if anything girls post on Facebook gave you any indication.
(Now, no offense to all you girls out there, but I see a lot of you attention whores and don’t think I don’t notice. Also, duck faces can only be pulled off by certain types of girls and 99% of you aren’t those girls, so stop posting duck face photos please, oh and all those "All men are the same" posts too.)
“But pray tell, what is thy plan as of now?” Luna asks
“I have no idea, I’ve never really done anything like this, sure I’ve watched movies but real life is so much different. For now, I’ll just say out of sight and if I can risk it, slice any lone Necro-Soldiers I can sneak up on” I say after a moment of thought.
“Be very careful when forcing battle Joel, a heavy hoof with your weapon and tactless thinking is a path to a quick death” Luna warns
“I know, I can’t just slice through armies of anything, but I know sooner or later, a fight will have to break out” I shared my insight
“Very well, wherever thou ends up, thou must avoid certain places. The Changeling Kingdom is a start, very vicious and identity is uncertain. If thou find thy self at the gates of Tartarus, stay out at all costs, getting back out with sanity and skin is very rare. Next is the badlands, very desolate even for us, many things can dwell in those and most not suitable for thee. Last but not least, avoid any capitals even Canterlot” Luna advises
“Thanks Luna, I’ll try to keep that all in mind” I say
The dream was starting to swirl, which must mean it’s time to wake up…
“Remember Joel, be very careful and don’t stray into those places and do not pick fights you cannot hope to win” Luna says as she disappears
I woke up for the morning, the first morning since I escape Ponyville, well here goes nothing…