Follow the Wind- The captain
Perspective- Raven
“Hello? Anypony home?”
Just my luck… Moments after I set Shay down to warm him up and I tried to get some rest, a loud bang wakes me up and now, I’m hearing somepony at the door. I couldn’t see a damn thing because the blizzard outside was getting worse. A LOT WORSE. Hopefully, the door would be locked and whoever was outside could-.
“Hmm… If no one is inside, then I guess they won’t mind if I stay until the storm dies down rind.”
No no no no no NO NO NO! I DO MIND!!!
‘Maybe you should think this through before you try to tear the door down and see who's out there? They’re probably freezing to death and saw the smoke from the fireplace.’
No sh*t, captain obvious! Who do you think is even out there right now?
‘Think about it… We’re in the Crystal Empire…… and I think you only heard that voice once before.’
Oh really? Where?
‘Two words…… Canterlot Wedding.’
Wait…… are you saying that-?
‘I’m not saying anything. I’m saying just give them the benefit of the doubt. Plus, they know more about Equestria than you do. I’m sure they can help us.’
Yeah, but I highly doubt that they would believe me.
‘Incidents like this are just a typical Tuesday for Equestrians. Think about it… Nightmare Moon, Discord, Queen Chrysalis, Crystal empire…...’
…… You make a good point. A few moments passed and I decided to move the stone block I used to hold the door up using my powers and slowly backed away from the door. A minute or so passed before the figure from outside began to trot through the door. It wasn’t until after a couple of minutes that the figure turned around and saw me near the ground like I was a cold pup. When I saw him though, my eyes widened. Holy crap, am I seeing things? This can’t be right…
“A…… wolf?”
It was Shining Armor. The captain of the guard and husband of Princess Cadence! He was partially covered in snowflakes with a navy scarf around his neck. He didn’t have any weapons or anything on him from what I could tell, but there’s no such thing as being too careful.
It was only then that I could muster one word because of either the cold or the fact that I was partially afraid. “H…… h-hello?”
“Hunh? You can talk?”
I nodded softly, but was partially scared when his horn glowed a brief bit. “I don’t mean any harm. I was just trying to find shelter for my friend and I until the blizzard cleared up. I’ve already had a LOT of crazy things happen today and getting hurt would be the last thing I want to happen.”
“I see.” He said, the magic from his horn now gone. “It seems like we’re both in the same situation. What’s your name?”
“Raven. But you can call me Rufus if you want. I’m only called Raven by friends and family members,” I told him. “What is your name, mister?” I already knew what his name was, but to play along a little bit, I asked anyway.
“I’m Shining Armor. Captain of the Crystal Guard.”
“Crystal Guard?”
“The Guards that are stationed in the Crystal Empire. Why? Have you not been here before?”
Now seemed like the right time to cue him in on what was going on. “It’s a lot to explain.” From then on, I began to talk to him about what Shay and I have been through over the last few days. I thought that Shining would call me crazy after telling him about turning into a wolf and other people turning into ponies, but he surprisingly was taking it very well.
“That’s…… quite a story.”
“Yeah… It’s your choice rather to believe me or not-.”
“I believe you.”
Well that was rather quick… and for that matter, strange. “Y-you do?”
“Yeah. There’s already a bunch of weird things going on recently and also, Cadence has been acting strangely as well. Almost secretive. You should come with me back to the empire so we can send a letter to my sister. She’s an expert with magic and might know a thing or two about what exactly is going on.”
“I’m fine with that…… I just hope that my brother is safe.”
“You have a brother?” Shining Armor asked, raising a concerned look. “I thought Tailwind here was your brother.”
“No, it’s not like that. Tailwind has a sister named Dreamcatcher and I have a brother named Shockwave. Back home, they were just simply Chloe and Alex. But right now, I’m a little worried for him for more than one reason.”
“I’m sure he can handle himself on his own-.”
“It’s not like that. Dreamcatcher is a Foxpony and Shockwave is a Dragon-pony. They never asked to be turned into this and neither did we. I just hope that they don’t cause any trouble.”
Perspective: Alex
“Well, that hurt like a B*tch!”
That was the only thing I could say after my newfound body hit the rough ground. Of course, that was after the jackass named Discord decided to throw us in here because of some “Selection process”. Oh and I’m also separated from my older brother and Chloe's younger brother. What a freaking day!
“Alex, you alright?” Slowly getting up, I see Chloe, or as I call her personally “Foxy Boxes” walk towards me alongside Tao.
“Never better,” I grunted sarcastically. “Well, at least plummeting to death is no longer on my bucket list. Where the hell are we though?”
“That… I have no idea…” She replied, looking around profusely and to be honest, with a bit of paranoia. Tao soon came walk- I mean, trotting, up to us and Chloe soon turned to ask her. “Hey Tao? Have any idea where we are?”
“Mmm… I got one idea… but it’s not a good one.”
“Well, it might be the only guess we have at this rate, so let’s hear it.” I tell her.
“The Badlands.”
Okay, I’ve only heard of the Badlands once and that was when I was watching my dad play World of Warcraft. “Care to explain?” However, something was telling me that this wasn’t the best neighborhood… or canyon… to be in given the look on Chloe’s face. Next thing I know, I hear multiple loud roars in the distance that caught all three of us by surprise and now started to make Tao tremble in fear.
“What’s wrong, Tao?” Her only reply was a hoof pointed at the ledge of the canyon wall and a group of figures that seemed to be coming towards us.
“D-dragons…”
You have got to be F***ing kidding me. Dragons? Right now!? Damn it, my day just keeps getting worse. “Run!!”
“Come on, Alex!!” Chloe shouted as me as the three of us began to run for our lives. “Use those bat wings of yours and fly!!”
“That’s Racist!!”
I look at Tao with a raised eyebrow. “How the hell is that racist!?”
“Who cares?! RUN!!!”
Screw it! She’s right!! Who really does care when you have dragons the size of Smaug chasing you!!? We needed to either run right now or end up as these guys’ lunch. And I would prefer for us to live rather than die right now.
Oh brother. When I find you, I’m going to give you a beatdown that you freaking deserve for dragging me into this.
End Chapter 9