Jim Douglas has a problem. He's suffered, since birth, from a curse that was given to him by his father. He learns of a land, one filled with magic and possibly the means to cure his ailment. That land is Equestria. It is difficult to get there, but under the right conditions it is possible to enter the mystical world of ponies. Once there, Jim learns there are worse things in life to experience than curses.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This story was a random little idea that sprouted over the Halloween holiday. I know it might not be the thing for some readers, but I still felt the need to get it written and put out for anyone interested.
A few spoilers for the curious--> This is a werewolf story. Therefore, the Human tag has been placed as it's kiiind of mandatory for this odd little genre.
As of February 2020 story status is bumped out of Hiatus. I'm going to try to get more writing done, but don't expect chapters too often. 
This is interesting! I'm a fan of werewolves, and this is well written and very, very cool. I love it!
7729399 Glad you like it so far. I'm a bit of a fan of the werewolf genre myself. The next few chapters should prove to be very entertaining, so I hope you continue to enjoy this little story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this so far, I hope to see more if you do post more which means your active I will actively refer this story.
7771942 That's thoughtful of you. :)
Glad you enjoyed it, so far. I'm still fiddling away at the next scene. I don't really stop writing, but I've got less time to devote to it at the moment. Hazel Eyes will be an ongoing project for a while, with chapter releases being about every 2 weeks or so (maybe more often, depending on how much I can get written).
7772319 fair enough.
kill this fucking arckmage with fire
7775731 lol, I think you'll like what happens to him later on.
Well I'm sold. I will be sure to recommend this.
That's the big question, isn't it? Perhaps he is a Diamond Dog. Perhaps all Diamond Dogs are like that, stuck in a permanent transformation from being a cursed human, or at least their ancestors were.
7791851 Okay, I laughed pretty hard at that one. From my perspective that was hilarious to read.
Sadly, no, Jim isn't a diamond dog. He's a bonafide werewolf. Still, I like that idea and to be honest it's kinda similar to what I had planned for explaining what happened to make him the way he is now. It's a little ways off, but we'll get around to solving the mystery of his transformation later on.
Thanks for the comment, by the way. :)
Hey look, a wild blue racist appeared!
7807685 Wild blue racist used Bigot on werelocked werewolf, it was ot very effective.
This story really does deserve more attention.
Wow, how incredibly insulting.
If I'm reading this right, he really couldn't stop himself back on Earth, but here, his curse doesn't lock him in as strongly (if at all...), so it really was possible for him to stop in this case. Unlike, say, suggesting that if only he had more self-control, he wouldn't have killed Marcus, like he barely managed to do with Scootaloo here. The situation is different, instead of it being a function of his willpower having improved since Marcus' death.
8062632 In a way, yes. The curse is still very influential over his actions, but he has more strength to overpower it now. The 'trial' that the Spirit of Harmony put him through was a way of showing him that (though it had been a gamble on her part). Jim is now starting to slowly piece together the true meaning behind everything, but I'm still working on setting up the next bit which should shed more light on the deeper aspects of Jim and his curse, as well as a few other things regarding Scootaloo.
I will admit though... I'm not looking forward to the next part. It might take a while to get the right words chosen for the next character I'm introducing into this tale.
I think there is a discontinuity from when Jim almost seriously injured Scootaloo in the cave.
For one, the idea that Jim has to apologize to the others when his behavior was caused entirely by the Tree of Harmony, with the others acting like potential executioners.
For another, Rainbow's reaction is quite different from what she displayed when Jim left the first time. It doesn't feel consistent unless one assumes they worked themselves up on their hatred. Twilight and the others felt bad about what they almost did and were responsible for Jim's actions at the time, yet Rainbow acts like nothing is wrong with them and Jim is entirely at fault.
It is believable if the Spirit of Harmony was encouraging this belief behind the scenes, justifying itself and its actions to the others subconscious until they personally justified their forced betrayal of him, but that is a bit of a pathetic villain plot twist.
8109077 I see what you mean. I went back and reread the past few chapters to get my perspective oriented again. Sorry if I've confused you with Rainbow's actions, but I was trying to add more to her internal struggle. One of my weak points in writing is forming the way the minds of my characters work. I was aiming for a degree of distrust in this recent chapter, but I was going to elaborate further when Jim meets with the mane 6 again. I haven't started writing the next chapter yet.
With that in mind, Would you suggest that I lengthen Chapter 14 so that it includes the meeting? Or should I stick to the meeting being in chapter 15? Also, should I modify the encounter with Rainbow Dash in chapter 14 so that it adds more of the dynamic I intended?
Sorry for the questions, but I'd appreciate your opinion on the matter so that the story is more enjoyable without causing errors like the one you pointed out. (I've also been pretty tired lately so my focus has been a little off it seems)
8109219 I'm not sure what dynamic you intend so I can't really comment. Perhaps rewrite the meeting to show Rainbow less openly hostile and more conflicted / afraid / confused (especially with regards to Scootaloo's presence)
8109752 Alright, I did a little tinkering with the encounter. Overall it's still the same scene, but I added a few details and took a little of Rainbow's hostility out of it. Hopefully that helps. I didn't say it before, but thanks for taking the time to point out my error. :)
Scootaloo wolf would be awesome
Don't forget, due to Crusader shenanigans she likely had tree sap on her as well. Can you say Weretimberscoot?
(This suggestion was made in jest.)
Read through all the chapters, now I must has more.
Yay for the chapter, sad for the Jim.
8256968
I know right. Poor Jim. Maybe Luna will hear him out before her sister sends him to the sun for hurting a little pony :-\
You misspelled "humans" with an unneeded apostrophe.
Scootawolf Scootawolf Scootawolf
Scootaloo the hengstwolf
derpicdn.net/img/view/2013/10/26/456636__safe_solo_scootaloo_moon_transformation_werewolf_hengstwolf_artist-colon-bakuel.jpeg
(best pic I could find)
This was a cute chapter!~
8348532
Nice pic btw.
lol, I have to admit, you made my morning when I saw your comments. Didn't think anyone would be excited to see Scoots as a werepony.
Thanks for that.
8348781
Thanks. I'm more familiar with doing over-the-top/ridiculous stuff, so it's nice to see that I succeeded in getting the cuteness down. I plan on doing a few more scenes like this later on, too.
Thanks for the comment.
"...his favorite games is this one where you play a monster hunter who is part pony, part monster."
part pony, part monster
Is the this a vague reference to Devil may Cry? Part human part demon, hunting demons?
8348979
Yes...
7791904
so i just found this story and was just wondering if he turns back into a full warewolf again
8354067
You mean if he turns into a full wolf, like he was supposed to in the beginning? I didn't plan on it.
If you were asking because you think he's turned back into a human then, I'm sorry to say, he hasn't and will not turn back at any point during this story.
I decided to have him become a humanoid version of a werewolf to add in more flexibility for my writing, as well as to make his experiences in Equestria different than what he had gone through on Earth.
...My dog can use a straw...
I have no idea how, I had a caned drink and sat it on the floor, next thing I know, he's half-chewing the straw with drink moving through it.
8357577
Well... there goes my mind. It just blew up... and the story is now dead.
On a serious note, that's actually pretty cool. I've never heard of a dog that could drink with a straw.
I kind of just guessed at what might happen if a canine mouth were to try it.
huh interesting start lets see where this goes
8363467
True... I guess I'm just not confident in what I've done thus far with Hazel Eyes. I do feel that my writing has gotten better since I started seriously devoting my efforts when I joined Fimfiction, but I always feel doubtful after I publish a new chapter.
In the end, I keep trying to improve and grow as a writer.
Thanks for your comment.
8363791 8364501
Just don't let it dissuade you from continuing you're a good writer don't let anybody else tell you otherwise
8365108
Thanks. I know I'm not the best but I won't stop writing any time soon. I'm just never satisfied with my work when I compare it to other great writers. They really inspire me. I'm also spurred on when I'm told my writing is good, so thanks for your comment about that, too.
Horses do the ear and nose thing when they think a predator might be nearby. It's not exclusive to predators.
8365885
That is true, though there is a difference in the intent between predator and prey. Since you pointed that out, do you think I should add more to Scootaloo's scene when she's looking for Jim? Or are you referring to something else? A quote from the problem section would help me find it faster, too, if you have the time.
8367389
I was just bringing it up because you implied that her doing the thing meant she was becoming more wolf-like, when it was something they'd be doing anyway.
Yes, it was the scootaloo looking scene, but I'm not sure how you could change it because it's an "arms race" between predator and prey. They have to be about equal, or the predators will kill all the prey and then starve, or the prey will over populate and eat all the plants, then everyone starves.
... Didn't Celestia say that there were traces of Equestrian magic in his curse?
His family is descended from beings cursed by the ancient Zebras and accidentally found their way to his world and let their innate cruelty breed through the generations.
8391069
Yes, though the term I used was more in reference to the broader idea of Equestrian magic. So instead of it referring to a specific area, such as unicorn, pegasus, or earth pony magic, I was leaning toward magic that was native to Equestria as a whole... if that is what you were asking.
To be honest, I'm not sure if you were asking a question seeking an answer or if you were making more of a general statement. If there was any confusion because I accidentally mislead you, based on how I wrote things in previous chapters, then I'll probably need to go back and tinker with the discovery of the Equestrian magic back when he transformed.
8391566
Unfortunately, there are times when a noble act with good intentions leads to unfortunate consequences that could never have been predicted. Dabbling with dark magic to punish those that sought to take from nature/Harmony was all well and good, but because the zebras used a form of magic that was known to be difficult to control as well as volatile... the results were better, and worse, than they expected.
8393247
I was making a declarative statement based SOLELY on the implications given in the story so far, which is why I never specified how many generations had passed, nor where they originally resided.
Honestly, your response actually validates the statement.
I'm honestly quite surprised this hasn't gotten over a hundred likes yet. I was browsing through HIE fic a few days ago and of the ten or so I chose to read this was the only one that didn't reek of bad writing and clichés galore (aside from the whole 'saving the CMCs from timberwolves or some other Everfree creature' cliché. Seriously though it's been done to death and I often give up when authors use it but I pulled through for this story).
This actually managed to hold my attention enough to read it all the way through. I've been on this site long enough to know your writing isn't bad at all. Better than most, even.
Anyway, I'm quite intrigued by the Earth Jim came from. I hope it gets to be explored more. Also I've been wondering, is he not weak to silver ? Silver seems to be a popular weakness for werewolves from what little I know of them.