Boba once satisfied he gained enough distance stopped as he landed in a small forest of some kind. As he walked over towards a tree he checked his HUD to see exactly how far the crystal empire was. Glancing at the calculating miles his thoughts drifted towards his captive as he sat her against the tree with her back leaning against. 'Hard to imagine a shy one like her is one of the elements of harmony.' Boba thought as he stood to his full height after checking to make sure she was alright. Glancing down at his HUD he saw that he was one hundred miles away at this point.

'Good. It would be wise to rest here so I don't overheat my equipment.' Boba thought as he looked up to see the stars already coming out with the moon shining through the trees lighting the area slightly.

Boba turned his head as he heard groaning coming from his captive. Glancing at her, he saw she was waking up slightly. Boba watched as her eyes opened and for them to widened as she looked up at him. Looking closer he saw she was shivering in fear as she stared at him. Boba felt another stab at his heart as he stared at the mare, but he shook it off as he approached her causing her to flinch in fear. Boba had to try harder to push the guilt away this time.

"Who....are you?"

Boba didn't answer and instead crouched down in front of her. If it wasn't for his helmet, he probably wouldn't have heard what she asked. "It doesn't matter who I am. I will tell you that you are my prisoner now." Boba spoke coldly causing her to shake even more.

"Please.....let me go." Fluttershy spoke with tears forming in her eyes.

Boba heart clenched again. "Sorry mare. My employer has paid me good bits to bring you to them. Dead or alive."

The mare only had more tears formed as they slowly began to drip down her face. "So I suggest if you want to remain alive you better behave. Understood?" Boba asked with an icy tone in his voice trying to make the mare agree and be fearful of him though it still felt wrong.

Fluttershy slowly nodded her head yes even as tears slowly poured down her face. Satisfied with her answer, he stood up causing her to flinch thinking he was going to hit her. "I'm going to set up camp. Don't think of trying to escape. I will find you." Boba spoke as he turned and began to set up camp while the mare simply laid there against the tree crying wishing she was with her friends.

Boba didn't really do much to set up camp  He didn't want to start a fire as it would draw attention to himself. He was lucky it wasn't cold. All he had to do was go into the forest for food though he made sure to keep his sights on the mare though he highly doubted she free herself from the wire wrapped around her. It was still better safe than sorry. After checking the berries he picked weren't poisonous Boba walked back to Fluttershy who had finally stopped crying though there were still tear streaks on her face. Boba ignored his guilt as he walked over towards her while pulling out his knife causing the mare to tense up. "Remeber what I said about running." Was all he said as he cut the wire letting her free while the mare just stared at him in question.

"Thank you."

"Here. Eat." Boba handed her some of the berries while also keeping some for himself. Setting a distance away he simply watched his surroundings though he mostly watched her on his HUD. "Umm......"

Boba turned his head around to stare at her. "Thank you.....for the berries."

Boba just nodded his head was not speaking prompting silence once more. Fluttershy yawned causing him to look at her. Boba stood up and walked towards her sitting down by her causing her to eep. Boba pulled some wire out. "Hold your arms up."

Fluttershy did allowing Boba to wrap the wire around her which he soon wrapped around himself. "Get some sleep. We have a long road ahead of us."

Fluttershy shook her head yes slightly though in seconds she was passed out. Boba waited for a good ten minutes to ensure she was asleep. Once he was sure he raised his hands to his helmet and removed it to reveal his face. He had dark black hair cut short. His eyes were a dark brown. What was most distinguishing was the three scars that were coming from his forehead down over his right eye to his chin? Boba slowly popped one of the berries into his mouth and chewed savoring the sweet taste of them. He glanced over at his captive and sighed. Once he was done he slipped his helmet back over his face and leaned back against the tree next to the mare while holding his rifle in his hands. 'The pay will be good then it will be right back to more bounties.' Boba thought as he slowly drifted off.

Boba awoke only to find himself in darkness. An absolute darkness. 'Strange. I was in a forest.'

"Indeed you were scum!" A voice shouted causing Boba to reach for his rifle only to find himself weaponless as there was a bright flash causing Boba to shield his eyes with his arms even with his helmet. Once the brightness was gone he slowly lowered his arms only to be shocked at what he saw.....or who he saw.

A mare with a dark blue fur stared at him with narrowed eyes. Her tail and mane was blue though it had a wavy feel to it with stars aligning it. She was also wearing a blue dress that a symbol the moon on the center. "Princess Luna. What a pleasure."

"Enough!" Her voice shook the entire place.

'So I am asleep.'

"Hand over our friend!"

"Sorry Princess. She's my captive now."

Luna eyes narrowed. "You are playing a dangerous game hunter."

"I play to win."

"This is one you will not win. You really think her friends will let you get away with this?"

"You and their compliance isn't really a factor. I have already won."

Luna was silent though her eyes were narrowed at Boba. "You a scum. You willing to hurt an innocent mare just for bits."

"Life is tough Princess, but I haven't hurt her......if she remains cooperative."

"You don't know the game you play. I will see you pay for this hunter.......and your employer if you do not release Fluttershy now."

"Keep your empty threats to yourself, Princess. I have a contract to fulfill."

"Very well hunter but know this......The entire guard are coming for you as well her friends. How long you think you can hide?"

Boba sighed underneath his helmet. "Will you just give up. You don't even know where I am-"

"South of Water Thirst." Luna interrupted him while his eyes widened beneath his helmet.

"Very good observation. Though you don't know the exact location." Boba replied with a calm tone trying to show he still had control in this. "Make no mistake Princess. If any of you come for her I will have no problem putting a blaster bolt through her skull. Whether she is dead or alive I am getting paid. I'm making the rules now." Boba spoke with an icy tone in his voice trying to show he meant business while Luna eyes narrowed.

"You hurt our friend and you will pay." Boba suddenly felt a great pain his chest as he felt it was literally being crushed from the inside. Luna suddenly appeared in front of his face with narrowed eyes. "I am not as nice as my sister. I will do anything for my friends." Boba felt the pressure in his chest increase. Boba stared at Luna whose horn glowed brightly as she aimed it at him.

"No peaceful sleeps for you." Luna spoke as the spell slammed into Boba.

Boba quickly sat up panting as he placed a hand on his chest. He was breathing quickly and tried to slow it down. Eventually, he was able to calm his breathing and glanced over at Fluttershy who was still sleeping. Boba glanced back up into the night sky at the moon. 'Things have just got......intersting.'

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