Fox vs. Man

I sat in the library just reading one of the many books that Golden Oaks Library held. I was watching the library for the day as Twilight needed to do some stuff in Ponyville for the day with Barb. Flame was with me, but since Twilight didn't like the way he ran the library when she left, I had to stay and watch over the library. Nothing was happening as it usually does on a typical day in Ponyville, which is nice.

Flame was napping as usual upon the ledge that let him get the most sun against his fur. I then heard the door open and watched as White Claw came into the library. She looked completely exhausted. She walked over before slumping down upon the couch next to me.

"Hard day at work," I said

"You have no idea. I swear, how does Pinkie do it all? I swear that pink pony never runs out of energy." Said White

"Wasn't Chi there?" I asked

"No Chi only works with me one day out of the week. Tomorrow is when we both work together. Today is her day off, reckoning this is her only day off. So I don't know how Chi does it, either?" Said White

"Wait, Chi works six days a week," I said

"That's right, in fox culture, foxes work six days a week and take a single day off a week. They believe work will lead you to a better life." Said White

"I find it so interesting that Chi wishes to live her life following her people's culture when her father made her a slave," I said

"I don't know why either, but she says that fox culture runs deep within her. So she lives her life as any normal fox would." Said White

"Well, talking about Chi, where is she?" I asked

"Out probably practicing with her katana and magic crystals." Said White

"Katana and magic crystals, where did she get those?" I asked

"Well, while you were out with Rarity, Chi asked Barb to send a letter to Celestia. Well, Chi asked if Celestia could send her a katana and a set of magic crystals. Chi wanted to get herself ready to fight for when you need her. Chi wishes to fight next to you after you set us free. I want to do the same thing, but I'm still waiting for Celestia to get her hands on my gear." Said White

"That's sweet, but you and Chi don't have to fight. I'm perfectly able to handle things on my own," I said

"Well, we still want to help, since it's the least we can do for freeing us from Gruff. We know we might be a little under matched from what you tell us about these Pandora's followers, but we can still give it our best." Said White

"Well, I guess I can use the help. But what are magic crystals?" I said

"Well, as you know, magic flows throughout the whole planet. Certain species can tap into that magic and use it. For instance, unicorns of Equestria and tap right into the flow of magic and use it as well as store it for later. Foxes can use magic as well, but they must use crystals to use that magic. The crystal channels the magic through their bodies and allows them to cast spells. The spells a fox can cast and unicorn are completely different. The concept that foxes use is the same concept for sphinx when using our Claw Gauntlets. But I'll show you how those work later. The one downfall to magic crystals is that they deplete in magic, and the only way to replenish them is to buy new ones, which is expensive or find a way to restore the magic inside. Foxes have a building known as the Aura of the Fox, which restores magic crystals by absorbing the magic of the planet and storing it inside a massive magical crystal. But Chi is having hers charged by Twilight since any being who can control magic can recharge the crystals." Said White

"Wow, I thought only alicorns and unicorns could use the magic of Eques for themselves," I said

"Makes our world seem that much more attractive." Said White

"Yes it does, White Claw," I said

"Oh, I almost forgot, Chi, asked me to tell you she wanted to spar against you. She wants to test her skills in combat." Said White

"Well, I think I can find the time to challenge Chi to a match. I'll just have to close up the library for the day," I said

"Great, she trains at Sweet Apple Acres. Applejack gave a small area of land where she can train." Said White

"Why Sweet Apple Acres?" I asked

"Chi wanted somewhere where she felt safe and comfortable. Sweet Apple Acres seemed like the perfect place." Said White

"Well, then let's head right on over," I said

White Claw nodded as she went down to the basement to change into something else. She came up in the yellow dress I bought for her when we first visited Rarity. I grabbed my brother, sword, and we went outside. I locked up the library and put up the closed sign. I then turned and walked with White Claw off to Sweet Apple Acres. I texted Twilight about closing the library and why. It was just a precaution to make sure Twilight didn't chew me out later for closing up the library early.

***

We arrived at Sweet Apple Acers after a short walk from the library. I saw Big Mac putting a couple of baskets on an apple cart next to him. I decided to walk up to talk with him since I couldn't remember the last time I spoke with him.

"Hi, Mac," I said

Big Mac turned around to see, me, White Claw and Flame, who rode on my shoulder. He smiled at me, "Howdy, Xavier what brings ya down to the farm? I know my sis gave ya the day off."

"Just coming to see if Chi is here," I said

"Yeah, the fox girl is practicing here. Just head towards the house and turn right. Ya should find her easy." Said Big Mac

"Thanks, Big Mac," I said

"Eeyup." He said

We walked towards the house and turned at the house. I waved at Granny Smith, who was rocking on the porch. I then saw Applejack and smiled at her. She wiped the sweat from her brow and smiled when she saw me. Flame jumped from my shoulder so I could hug Applejack before locking her lips with mine.

"What's up, Sugarcube?" Asked Applejack

"Just looking for Chi," I said

"Oh, she's just down the road. So why are ya lookin' for Chi?" Said Applejack

"Supposedly she wants to spar with me," I answered

"Well, I wish ya luck, Xavier. Chi great with that sword of hers and those crystals. She almost took off Big Mac's head when he got too close to her." Said Applejack

"Damn." Said Flame

"Reckoning Chi was doing it out of defense since she and I are still hesitant of males." Said White

"Yeah, the reason I'm workin' this side of the apple crop." Said Applejack

"Thanks, Applejack." I began to leave but thought of something. "Don't you want to come and cheer me on?"

Applejack tapped her chin, "I guess I can take a break for a while. Why not, I should root on my harem stallion."

"Xavier!"

I turned to see Twilight and Barb walking up to me. I saw Twilight wasn't all happy that I closed up the library.

"You realize that even though the library is our house, it's still a business." Said Twilight

"I know Twilight, but White Claw told me Chi wanted a sparring match against me. Plus, it's a slow day, and I checked the rentals before I left, nothing was due back today," I said

Twilight sighed, "But still, a library should be open for ponies who want to rent books."

"I know dear, but the library was going to close in thirty minutes for the day. I doubt anypony would come rushing into rent a book in those thirty minutes that they couldn't try to rent out tomorrow," I said

"I guess." Said Twilight

"So we heading off to see Chi now?" Asked White

"Yeah, Twilight and Barb want to come and watch?" I asked

"Well, we finished everything we needed to do for the day. So, yes we will." Said Twilight

Barb nodded as I smiled and we began to walk off, to find Chi.

***

I walked into a less dense area of trees and watched as a throwing blade struck a tree. I looked to see Chi toss two more into the tree.

"You didn't tell me she got throwing blades," I said

"Sorry." Said White

Chi walked up and took the blades from the tree. She was still wearing a button up shirt and skirt. It was strange that was the only thing she wanted to wear. It did look good on her. She usually kept the top two buttons undone. She placed the blades into a pouch on her skirt. Resting on back of her waist was a sheath. It was black with gold lines running down it. Around her neck was a set of five aqua green crystals pulsing a greenish color. Chi saw us coming up to her and walked over to us.

"Hello Xavier, I guess you got my message from White Claw." Said Chi

"Nice to see you again Chi, and yes. I heard you wish to challenge me to a duel," I said

"That is correct. I must put my skills to the test against a worthy opponent. Only against a worthy opponent can I see what I need to improve before an actual fight against the followers of Pandora." Said Chi

"Well, then let's see what you got," I said

"Yes, but not here, not enough space. Applejack, may we move to the front of the house. That has plenty of space for our fight." Said Chi

"As long as ya don't decapitate my brother." Said Applejack

"No worries, I won't." Said Chi

Well, we walked back to the front of the farm to fight.

***

I was stretching out my body as I readied for my fight with Chi. White Claw was with Chi as she stretched out her body. I did glance at Chi as she stretched out her body. She did look hot as she did. She had the same figure as Rarity. But I knew not to stare for long periods of time; I didn't want to give Chi the wrong messages about me.

Everypony was here to watch the match, even my daughter. Fluttershy came after we reached the front of the house with Rarity, the two had their weekly spa meeting. Fluttershy told me she wanted to talk with me and the harem about something, but I told her to hold thoughts until after the fight. Rainbow saw the gathering and decided to join, and well, Pinkie just showed up. I stopped trying to understand her and just started to enjoy her strange antics. Moon and the CMC appeared a few minutes later and decided to watch.

White Claw went back to the others but kept her space from Big Mac, who was also watching. I walked over to Chi, and she bowed to me. I raised my eyebrow but assumed it was part of her culture. I decided to bow to her as well. We rose and looked at each other.

"So first to pin the other ok with you," I said

"As long as you throw everything you got at me, even your abilities from the Crystal Shard Dragons." Said Chi

"Yeah," I said

We got in our battle stances and felt a gentle breeze pass over us before Chi and I went into action against each other. Time to see who will win, man or fox.

3rd Person POV

Chi spun around on the ground and tried to strike Xavier in the head, but Xavier stopped it by bringing up his right arm to block the attack. He pushed Chi off, but the female fox leaped into the air from one foot and landed on that foot again before spinning in place and putting her other foot down.

"Did you see that?" Asked Rainbow

"I sure did." Said Applejack

"Damn, that was cool." Said Flame

"She might be a match for Xavier if what I read up on foxes is true." Said Twilight

"What's that Twi?" Asked Applejack

"Foxes happen to be the best fighters in all of Eques because of the magic that runs through their bodies. Foxes naturally are expert fighters the day they are born. Sure they train to learn to deal more damage with each strike, but the day they came out of the womb they mentally know how to fight. And no pony knows why magic affects them in this way." Said Twilight

"What about the crystals?" Asked Rarity

"A way for them to channel their inner magic into spells." Said Twilight

"Then this fight should be exciting." Said Rainbow

Xavier smiled as he looked at Chi. Chi might give me a run for my money if she can do stunts like that. I guess it's time I put all my mother's training to heart. Xavier watched as Chi started to move her feet across the dirt and bolted at him. Xavier readied himself and watched as Chi took the grip of her katana. She pulled out as Xavier removed his sword. The two blades slammed together as the two warriors met in a stalemate.

Chi leaped back and took ahold of a set of throwing knives and tossed them at Xavier. Xavier used his Speed Sight to dodge each of the blades as they zipped by him. Chi landed on the ground safely as Xavier stood straight up with no wounds on his body.

"Impressive Chi." Said Xavier

"To you as well. But this fight is hardly over." Said Chi

Chi placed her hands together as her crystals began to glow brightly. Xavier watched as Chi began to create hand signs. Once she stopped with her singing, she disappeared. Xavier looked around until he felt something strike his gut. It knocked the wind right out of him. He also spat up blood from the force of the attack. But he didn't have time to recover as another attack hit his back and then his face. Attack after attack followed and Xavier never had a chance to recover from the attacks or put up a defense. Soon Xavier fell to his knees as Chi reappeared where she disappeared. The color was dying down from her crystals.

"What was that?!" Exclaimed Flame

"Whatever it was, sure gave a beat down to Xavier." Said Rarity

"I wonder if that was fox magic." Said Twilight

"In a way yes." Everypony turned to White Claw. "Foxes call their magic Fox Technique. There are many techniques a fox can use, as long as the crystals around their neck have enough magic to do them. The Fox first chooses the technique in their mind. A fox always knows how much magic is left in their crystals for them to use moves. Then the fox will do the corresponding hands signs of that technique. Well, you saw what happens next."

"Wow." Said Rainbow

"That happened to be Fox Technique 85: Fox Hyper-Strike." Said White

"Ya sure know a lot about foxes, White." Said Applejack

"Well, Chi and I did spend a lot of time getting to know each other as Gruff's slaves." Said White

The group nodded before returning to watch Xavier and Chi. Xavier was slowly pushing himself up from the ground. Damn, that attack hurt. Xavier got to his feet as Chi stood around for her next attack or to defend from Xavier's attack. Xavier breathed as he got his body back and then looked at Chi. He gave a smile to show he wasn't out of the fight just yet. Chi nodded as she got in her battle stance once again. She took ahold of her handle of her katana and ran at Xavier. Xavier brought his sword to his hand just in time to block Chi's katana. The two began to deliver blows from their swords. Both Chi and Xavier had impressive skills with their swords, but Xavier was showing he was better in sword fights.

Xavier pushed off Chi before taking a swing at her with his left hand. The punch struck Chi and dazed her, which allowed Xavier to sheath his sword and began using his CQC on Chi. Xavier didn't hold back as Chi didn't want him to hold back. After giving a hard blow to the stomach. Xavier started to charge his Fable powers around his left hand. He swung it right into her stomach again and sent her flying into a nearby apple tree. But Chi quickly got herself back together and split her tail back into her nine tails. She shot them out to grab a tree branch and flung herself back into the air before landing on the ground. She huffed as she got back to full height.

"Now that was cool." Said Xavier

"Those tails sure are handy." Said Pinkie

Chi started to do her hand signs again. I can't let her complete another technique. Xavier ran at her to stop her, but Chi's tails began to speed towards him. Xavier dodged a few but got a few scratches from them. Damn, forgot that the ends of her tails are tipped. Xavier drew his sword and used to block Chi's tails. But Chi finished her final hand sign and placed her hands together. A small blue sphere began to charge in the middle of her hands. She then moved her right arm away as Xavier was getting closer to her. She brought her right all the way back and tossed the orb up. Chi then struck it with her right hand, and a beam of supercharged energy went right at Xavier.

Xavier quickly brought up an Ice Wall to block the energy. But the power was robust enough to push Xavier and his wall away from Chi. Once the beam stopped, Xavier dropped the Ice Wall and looked at the path the beam dug into the ground. Damn, she's got some powers.

"What the hell?!" Screamed Applejack

"I better put that on my tah do list." Said Big Mac

"That energy blast seemed on par with a fully powered alicorn blast." Said Twilight

"Oh, my." Said Fluttershy

"Just wow." Said Rainbow

"Words can't explain you, Chi. But I have to say; you are a worthy opponent." Said Xavier

"I'm glad because I can be no less than perfect if I wish to fight." Said Chi

"But sadly this fight isn't over yet, and I have plenty of tricks left up my sleeves. Plus by the look of your crystals, that attack took a lot of magic." Said Xavier

Chi looked down at the five aqua green crystals around her neck. Two were now colorless, and a third was only glowing at half power.

"That may be so, but I still have plenty of attacks I can use before I run out of magic." Said Chi

"Will see about that." Said Xavier

Xavier clapped his hands together and rose them to the sky as large storm clouds appeared overhead. The clouds started to spin before forming into icicles. He pointed his hands at Chi, and the icicles began to spin before heading right towards Chi.

Chi took ahold of her katana and began to slice right through each icicle as it barreled towards her. Xavier couldn't believe his eyes, nor those watching as Chi chopped through each icicle. Xavier huffed before forming little icicles and throwing them at Chi. Chi's ears twitched, and she sheathed her sword and grabbed her throwing blades and tossed them directly into the path of the miniature icicles. The throwing blades destroying the icicles with ease and headed right towards Xavier.

Xavier rose another Ice wall to block them. Xavier sighed as he brought down the wall only to get a face full of Chi's foot. Chi flipped onto her hands and grabbed him by the head with her feet and tossed him onto his back and into the ground. She then flipped herself backup back and began to sign before pushing herself from the ground and firing herself from the ground into the sky. After reaching a certain height, she came plummeting back down to ground below feet first.

Xavier got his senses back together just in time to roll out of the way as Chi landed a crushing blow to the ground. Everypony in attendance couldn't believe what they just say.

"How did she do that?" Asked Rainbow

"There's no way; her bones could survive a fall like that." Said Twilight

"That's fox magic for you. Fox Technique 33: Sky Dive." Said White

Chi walked back to flat land as she moved her toes from her attack. Xavier just looked at Chi as she popped her neck. Chi doesn't even remotely look tired, unlike me. Sure she's running low on magic, but I doubt she'll need to beat me. Xavier rose back to his feet, but after Chi's last attack on him, Xavier wasn't sure he had the strength to continue the fight.

He watched as Chi stepped towards him while performing hands signs. Xavier expected some powerful attack, but instead, he felt reenergized. He saw Chi smile as she had her hand on his shoulder. It was glowing the color of her crystals. He watched as it drained her third and half of her fourth crystal.

"I think we should call it." Said Chi

"I agree, I doubt I would be able to beat you, even after you drained your magic." Said Xavier

Xavier bowed to Chi and Chi did the same. The two rose, and Xavier picked up Chi's right arm and began to speak, "Mare and gentle colts, the winner is Chi, the fox."

The crowd clapped for Chi, and she smiled as White ran up and hugged her friend as Xavier meet with his harem. Twilight checked him over and nodded that he was back in tip-top shape.

***

Xavier POV

I watched as Chi talked with White Claw for a while before returning to me.

"I thank you again, Xavier, for our match." Said Chi

"No problem, Chi, I happy that I got to fight a fighter like you," I said

"Then I ask, will you let me help you against your fight against evil?" She asked

I wasn't sure what to do. Chi was an excellent fighter with a set of powerful skills next to her. I sighed as I had my answer, "Chi it's a dangerous road you wish to cross. But I won't push away help to fight Pandora and his followers. I know can you can take care of yourself in a battle, so I don't see why not."

"Thank you, Xavier, I won't let you down." Said Chi

"I know you won't," I said

I reached out my hand and Chi did the same, and we shook on the deal. After that, Chi and White decided to head back to the library; Flame followed them as to make sure Chi didn't kill any stallions along the way. Mac went back to work, and Rainbow and Pinkie left as well. Moon came up to me as I waved goodbye to Rainbow.

"You're not sad you lost, dad." Said Moon

"Not at all, Moon. You win some and lose some. And even though I lost the match, it was still great practice," I said

"But even with you losing Xavier, that fight was still so cool." Said Scootaloo

"Yeah, it gave me an idea for our cutie marks, let's go girls." Said Apple Bloom

"Bye, dad." Said Moon

The fillies ran into the farm to their clubhouse.

"Please be careful." But I sighed as I knew once the little ones got an idea, they stayed with it. I then turned to Fluttershy. "So Fluttershy," she looked over at me. "What did you want to talk about before I fought Chi?"

"Oh, right, well I wanted to ask if you and the girls want to come over for tea tomorrow. I need to talk about something that concerns the harem if you all don't mind." Said Fluttershy

"I don't see why not." Said Applejack

"I have nothing to do tomorrow, so I don't mind, right Barb." Said Twilight

"Yeah." Responded Barb

"Sure dear." Said Rarity

"Well, it seems the girls are ok with it. So I guess I can't say no, so see you tomorrow," I said

Fluttershy smiled as she hugged me and kissed me on the lips. She then brought her face to my ear.

"I also want tomorrow to be the day you finally pop my cherry." Said Fluttershy

She gave me a loving lick to my ear. I shivered with pleasure as Fluttershy took to the air and went back to her cottage.

"Let me guess; you're going to pop her." Said Applejack

"It seems like it," I said

"Well, now what?" Asked Twilight

"Back to the library, I need a shower after fighting with Chi," I said

The girls giggled and decided to head back to the library with me. I smiled as I began to walk back to the library with my harem right next to me.

***

3rd Person POV

Fopan, the land of the foxes. A large island nation with the next closest being the lands of Zebrica or the Dragon Imperium, a separate nation to the dragons that reside near Equestria. The inhabits of Fopan living out their lives, whether as farmers, traders, merchants, soldiers or guards to the royal palace.

The royal palace sat in the center of the island and held the royal family, the rulers of Fopan. The palace held the Emporer and his wife and his one son. Many knew the Emporer had a daughter, but all knew she was the nine-tail devil fox, which would bring down the Emporer's rule. All knew she was sold off to the Griffons to make sure the prophecy never would come true.

The Emporer sighed in peace as he sat in his royal garden. The Emporer had an orange coat with a white tip at the end of his tail. He had a white muzzle from time taking a toll on him. He had his feet wrapped in white gauze. He was wearing a gold kimono with a purple stripe running down his back. His ears twitched as he heard a gentle breeze running over him.

"What brings you here?" Asked the Emporer

A fox covered in black clothes was now kneeling in front of him. The only thing showing was the foxes emerald green eyes. This fox was one of the many fox assassins that many nations hired for battles.

"Emporer Cho Lang, I have some grave news." Said the fox

"What news is that? What can be so grave that you must disturb me in meditation?" Asked Cho Lang

"Your daughter is free." Said the fox

Emporer felt his heart stop at hearing his daughter was free. He got up and walked over to the assassin. The fox kept his gaze to the ground. He didn't dare to look up at the Emporer's angry gaze.

"What did you say?!" Demanded Emporer Cho Lang

"I only speak what Advisor Lo told me. Before returning from the Griffon Empire after another set of successful trade talks, Gruff returned to the empire. He looked like he got run through the ringer a few times. He also didn't have his slaves. He told the advisor that he lost them to the monkey of Equestria. It seems the monkey sought to free them and Gruff believes they are now free." Said the fox

Emporer Cho Lang growled as he heard his daughter was free.

"Gather my best assassins and bring them to the palace." Said Cho Lang

"Yes, my Emporer." Said the fox

The assassin disappeared, and the Emporer turned around and walked over to one of the large windows that looked at out the city below. I can't let my devil daughter live. I can't let my reign fall; I've worked too hard to get where I am. I don't care how her mother feels; I will finally do what should have done in the beginning. It's time to kill the nine-tail devil fox once and for all.

Author's Notes:

Another chapter done for The Fable Warrior. I decided to highlight some of Chi's skills and give some information into fox species. I hope you do enjoy my battle scene. Also if you have any favorite Naruto, please tell me. Chi's fight music will probably be all Naruto music. So I think it's time I get to the next chapter. So as always: like, comment, follow, share and tell. See you all real soon.