New Beginnings

by Black Alicorn

Chapter 12: Infestation

The next day...

Wolf awoke after another restless night.

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Damn. I must have hit my head worse than I thought....
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And then, right on cue, a wave of pain hit him. He winced and dropped to the floor, it was obvious he wasn't prepared for a jolt like that.
“Son of a.....” he whispered to himself.
“Did you say something?” A voice from the kitchen.
Twilight walked out of the kitchen.
“Could you say that again? I didn't-”
She quickly rushed to his side as she noticed he was lying on the floor.
“Are you okay?!!! Do I need to get Nurse Redheart?!”
He got back up on his feet, ignoring Twilight's attempts to help him.
“I'm fine....”
“You don't look like it...”
“I think you should know by now that I can take a lot of punishment.”
“You'd have to to be a Hydra's punching bag.”
She giggled at her little joke.
“Ha-ha-ha.”
“You hungry?”
“Not really.”
“I am!” A voice from upstairs.
The familiar thumping of hoofsteps as a little black Alicorn filly appeared at the base of the steps, a large yawn on her face.
“Look who's awake.”
“Morning to you too Wolf. Sleep good?”
“Good enough...”
“Breakfast is almost ready Nyx. Come sit at the table.”
“Awww but-”
“No buts, young lady. You need something in your stomach. You haven't been eating well lately.”
Twilight nudged Nyx into the kitchen before turning to Wolf again.
“You sure you don't want something to eat?”
“Yeah, I think I'm gonna take a walk.”
“See you later then.”
“Awww Mom, why does Wolf get to go out?”
“Because he's older and bigger than you are, and because I said so.”
Wolf replied to her in a sarcastic tone.
“Thanks mom.”
He was met with a couch pillow in the face. As it fell to the floor he watched a snickering Twilight walk into the kitchen.
“Very funny...”
After he was certain that he wouldn't be interrupted, he got back on the floor, reached down under the couch and removed the pistol he had stored there, also taking with him the extra clips. He got back up and went out the door, loading the pistol and placing the clips in his uniforms leg-holster as he went.
* * * * *
It was another beautiful day in Ponyville. The sun was shining and everypony was already out and about. Wolf inhaled a big breath of fresh morning air.

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I love it here....
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He holstered his now loaded pistol after putting the safety on and began his walk. Most of the voices he
heard was just idle chatter, most likely friends talking to each other or salesponies talking to customers. But two voices were distinct, their tone unlike any other in town.

“Blank flank! Blank flank! Blank flank!
“Stop it Diamond Tiara!”
“Or what? You'll show off your 'amazing' cutie mark?”
Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon burst out laughing, while Sweetie Belle began to step back, obviously trying to run away.
“Oh look, the blank flank is trying to run!”
“She must be jealous of our cutie marks!”
The two recommenced laughing as tears began to form in Sweetie Belle's eyes.
“Is there a problem here?”
All three fillies heads snapped up at the source of the voice. They were surprised to see Wolf staring at them.
“Well? What's going on?”
“What do you want?”
“And who might you be?”
The little pink filly quickly turned her head, causing her mane to hit Silver Spoon in the face.
She replied to him in her usual snobbish tone.
“I'm Diamond Tiara. And who do you think you are?”
“The name's Wolf.”
“Ah yes, I've heard of you. Everypony else thinks you're a hero, but I think you're just a freak.”
“Tone, appearance, name, and choice of accessories. Yep. 100% spoiled brat. I used to babysit people like you. I'd choose the front lines over that any day.”
“What did you call me?!” Diamond Tiara hissed, while Sweetie Belle began to laugh.
“You heard me. Leave her alone.” He nodded towards Sweetie Belle.”You're not worth her time.”
“Fine. Go with your blank flank friends you freak.”
“Bitch.” he whispered to himself.
He walked towards Sweetie Belle.
“You okay?”
“Yeah.”
“Don't let a pair of jerks like that get you down.”
“Thank you Wolf...”
“Don't mention it.”
Before he could react, Sweetie Belle had jumped up and hugged him.
“Hey! What do I look like, a teddy bear?”
She giggled as she let go of him and fell back to the ground.
“Thanks again.”
“Anytime.”
He couldn't help but smile as Sweetie Belle excitedly ran away towards Carousel Boutique.
He continued his walk, this time heading towards the hills outside of town.
* * * * *
If the town was beautiful to Wolf, then what would the outskirts be? Bathed in sunlight, the cool green grass dancing in the light breeze.

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I REALLY love it here....
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He took in another breath of air as a voice shattered the silence.
“LOOK OOOOOOUUUUUUUTTTTTT!!!!!”
“Huh?”
Wolf turned to face the source of the voice. He was greeted by the sight of a brown, blue maned Pegasi colt bearing down upon him.
“Oh sh-”
He was unable to finish his sentence as the Pegasus crashed into him, sending them both 10 meters away.
“OW.”
“Where am I?”
“On top of the person you just crashed into...”
“Huh?Wha-OH!”
He flew up off of Wolf and landed at his side. Wolf got up after that and dusted himself off, putting another hand to his head, the source of more pain.
“Sorry, are you okay?”
“Not really, watch where you're crashing next time okay?”
He nodded.
“Who are you anyway?”
“My name's Zephyr...”
“Wolf.”
The Pegasus shook his head and looked to Wolf once again.
“Hey it's you! You're okay!”
“Huh?”
“It's me, the one who saved you from the Hydra! Don't tell me you don't recognize me!”
“Sorry, I had my head bashed in, I don't remember much.”
“Sure. Anyway, I've got to go, catch you later.”
The Pegasi's wings unfolded from his sides and he lifted off, flying into the infinite blue sky.
“Ooooookay.”
Wolf began to walk back to town.

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He had just walked into the square as he noticed Twilight walking with Nyx.
“Hey!”
“Hello! Didn't think I'd see you here. You're usually finding a way to get yourself killed.”
“Ha-ha.”
“So, anything interesting happen?”
He was just about to talk about what just transpired with that Pegasus when he was interrupted by another voice.
“LOOOK OOOUUUTTT!”
Wolf was smart enough to move to the side and begin to conjure a levitation spell. His timing was perfect as Rainbow Dash entered the field of Wolf's spell.
“Wrong turn?”
A nervous chuckle was all he received in reply.
“Heads up.”
“Huh? Whoaaa-!”
Rainbow Dash dropped to the ground.
“Tsk tsk tsk....such bad reflexes...”
“Hey! I do not have bad reflexes!”
“Suuuure you don't.”
Both Twilight and Nyx laughed.
“Hmph. See you later guys.”
She flew off.
“So, what were you about to say Wolf?”
He opened his mouth, only to close it again as he shifted his focus to the huge multicolored cloud bearing down upon Ponyville.
“What is that....”
“I don't know...”
All of a sudden, a buzzing sound was heard. It grew louder and louder as the cloud came closer.
“What the hell?”
Twilight's puzzled look turned into a look of horror as she realized what was coming.
“PARASPRITES!!! EVERYPONY GET INSIDE!!!”
Screams followed Twilight's terrified shout as everypony scrambled to get inside. The cloud was dangerously close and the buzzing sound was almost deafening.
“What the hell is that?!”
“Parasprites!”
“What?!”
“PARASPRITES!!”
“What's a parasprite?!”
He turned to face the giant cloud as it had locked on to a pony that was still outside. It came down and covered him. Loud screams could be heard over the sound of ripping flesh. The parasprites left the scene leaving only a huge patch of blood where the unknown pony once was.
“Oh, shit.”
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“Come on! Get inside!”
Wolf waved for the soldier to get in the door as the swarm of unidentified bugs rained down upon him.
He wasn't fast enough as the swarm caught him and covered him. Screaming and the sound of ripping flesh was heard from the swarm as blood was splattered all over the surrounding area.
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“RUN!”
All three of them began to run to the library as Wolf unholstered his sidearm and took the safety off. They had almost reached the library when the Parasprites appeared in front of the door, blocking the only entrance.
“We're cut off! Go back, go back!”
All three turned around and began running, Twilight and Nyx in front as Wolf took random shots into the giant cloud of Parasprites. They couldn't run anywhere, all the doors were locked as the ponies tried to protect themselves from the ravenous horde. They could only go to one place.
“Twilight, take Nyx and go to my ship.”
“But what about you?!”
“I'll buy you some time.”
“No, Wolf NO!”
It was too late. Wolf had already broken off and used the combat knife he always had on his uniform and cut his left hand. The parasprites immediately chased after him, attracted by the scent of fresh blood. Tears formed in Twilight's eyes as she continued towards the Red Dawn, worried about Wolf.

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Twilight had grabbed Nyx and teleported inside the Red Dawn, right behind the main door,
“Intruder detected!”
“Hello?”
“Intruder identified as Twilight Sparkle. Security measures overidden. May I ask just how you got in here?”
“I'll tell you later, just open the door please!”
“May I ask why?”
“BECAUSE I'M GOING TO DIE IF YOU DON'T!” A voice over the radio.
“Opening main door.”
The door opened with a hiss. Twilight looked out and saw Wolf running across the plain, the parasprite swarm in hot pursuit.
“Come on Wolf! You can make it!”
Wolf was right outside the door. He jumped into the ship.
“LOCK IT UP!”
The door immediately sealed shut. Wolf got back to his feet and put his right hand on his left arm. He screamed in pain as he quickly pulled something off his blood covered arm. He squeezed his right hand as hard as he could, causing a crunching sound as he took the life of the parasprite that was gnawing on his arm. He turned to Twilight.
“WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?!”
“I don't know! I've never seen parasprites act this way!”
“What are they exactly?”
“They come from the Everfree forest. And they are famous for their ravenous hunger.”
“Yeah, I got that.”
He took off his shirt and wrapped it around his arm to act as a makeshift bandage.
He walked down the ship, closely followed by Twilight and Nyx.

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He turned into one of the rooms in the hallway. Twilight couldn't help but notice the sign on the door.
“Laboratory”
She walked in to see Wolf scraping the remains of the parasprite on his hand onto a glass disc and placing it into a device.
“What are you doing?”
“Looking for a solution to out bug problem.”
“Sample received, beginning analysis. Estimated time of results : 37 hrs, 28 minutes.”
“Might as well get comfortable Twi. We're not going anywhere for awhile....

End Chapter 12.

Comments

[Black Alicorn]

12 is up, now on to 13!

[NSFWKazama]

So Ponyville has been attacked by; marauding Diamond Dogs, a rageing Hydra and flesh eating Parasprites over the course of 1-2 weeks?
Wow, somepony really has it out for them huh?

[Black Alicorn]

18646

Home of the Element Bearers, I'd say that makes it a big target.

[Zephyr]

He-he-hey! I'm in! It's true that's for a short scene but whatever, I'm in! :D

[Black Alicorn]

18654

Happy now?

[Zephyr]

18656
YESINDEED!

[Zephyr]

18659
-.-
Look at the comments above...

[SureFreeD]

Wow can't wait for the next part!
If you think on continuing though...
If you do

[Sweetie_Belle_Derelle]

Magazines, not clips.

[Lunafan1k]

They eat flesh now? A long term side effect of twilight's spell in the episode perhaps?

[Hindenburg]

Just for the record, unless Wolf's sidearm is a top loader with an integrated magazine, I'm pretty sure you mean magazines. Not clips.

Flesh-eatting parasprites?! We're all fucked now! Game over man, GAME OVER!!!

[Black Alicorn]

18715

I always mix those two up....

18722

The unicorns horn glowed as he said a final sentence.
“Fly my servants, and consume all those who would resist the glory of our Queen!”
A few moments later, and the silent forest came alive with the sound of buzzing wings....

[yusha]

poor poor pony.sniff why did he had to die

[Zephyr]

20296
Haha, someone jealuos?
:D

[Black Alicorn]

20336
Zeph, stop teasing.

Marine, I'll think about it....

And I don't have an OC.

[Captain Grim]

WELL I HAVE A OC TO YOU KNOW!.......But i don't give ah fu*Squee*! Your story is awesome! Keep it up

[Thesandman888]

just no to many puns