Invasion of Wood

Flame, riding my shoulder, and I walked through the streets of Ponyville. I had decided that I needed some new clothing and needed to stop living in the clothes I brought from Earth. Plus, I needed a suit for my date with Twilight. Sure I felt like she cheated when she used her status, as the princess's student, to get my book published but hey there were no guidelines of how she was supposed to get it published. I was just happy to have a job that I love and a job that can help out the library out.

"So you're finally going to see Rarity." Said Flame

"Yeah, about time I get some new clothes for my wardrobe. Plus, I didn't bring a suit with me," I said

"You still going on a date, when Twilight cheated her way to a win." Said Flame

"First, off Flame, she only used her title as the last result to get my book published. Second, you had no guidelines for the bet, so she never cheated. Third, I could care less who won or lost. Sure if Twilight lost, it would have forced her off my back, but sooner or later I might have tried to get my books published. They were my first works, and I see no reason why they couldn't appeal to ponies." I said

"Well, I guess it did, so any idea when it will see a release date to the public and when we will be rolling in bits." Said Flame

"The book is set to come out in a few weeks, and the royalties are going to help pay my medical bill or have you forgot about my hospital stay for three days," I said

"No, but I thought the job at Applejack's farm was settling that." Said Flame

"Please Flame, I'm using some of that money on helping out with the bills of the library. So after the royalties pay my medical bills, then we can roll around in bits," I said

"Well, you better hope not to end up in the hospital again. Even in Equestria, hospital bills are crazy high." Said Flame

"They sure are Flame, they sure are," I said

We soon stopped in front of Rarity's boutique. I had to ask Twilight for directions and a description of the place. Well, the description sure was correct. It was a building that apparently made to look like a carousel. Pony mannequins sat around it like the horses of a carousel. Windows held more of these mannequins with different clothing designs on them. I could also see that it was two stories with a window on the upper story. The sign sat outside the door. It read, 'Carousel Boutique.' I shrugged my shoulder as plenty of buildings in Ponyville were out of this world.

I pushed open the door, and a small bell rang off as I came in. I then heard a beautiful and quite elegant sing-song voice call out to me.

"One minute darling."

I decided to walk around and look at all the fashion Rarity had lined up. Everything was beautifully handcrafted. It all seemed to flow together so beautifully, not a stitch out of place. Soon enough I heard the sounds of hooves coming down some stairs and in came Rarity. This time instead of a dress or something flashy, as she regularly wore, she was in a simple red shirt and black pants. On her nose was a pair red frame glasses. She still looked as elegant and beautiful as ever.

"Ah, Xavier ad Flame darlings, what can I do for you both today?" She asked

"Well Rarity it seems I finally need to get some new clothes, plus I need a suit made up," I said

"A suit, for what reason." She said

"Well, you see I gave Twilight and Xavier a bet. Twilight was pushing for Xavier to publish his three finished books here in Equestria, though Xavier didn't think it would fly here in Equestria. So I made them bet that if Twilight could get the book published, Xavier would have to get the other two published and take Twilight out on a date. But if Twilight couldn't get the book published, she would have to stop bringing up the topic. So it seems Twilight won and well Xavier here needs a nice suit for his date this Saturday." Said Flame

"Oh, how sweet of you to take Twilight out on a date. I swear that sometimes that girl needs to get out more. Now Xavier if you would follow me, I can get you all measured out and began to work on your clothes." She said

"Flame stay here and try not to destroy anything," I said

"Just because I'm a cat, doesn't mean I like ripping things up." He said

He leaped off my shoulder and went over to a chair and curled up and began to sleep. I walked up to Rarity and gestured us to a back room. We passed through a curtain to a room with a small circle in the middle. She pointed over to it, and I walked over as her horn brought over a measuring tape, clipboard, and a pencil.

"Now darling strip out of everything, but your boxers." She said

I took off my coat and threw it over a chair, unhooked my sword and placed it next to the jacket. I stripped out of my shirt and pants. I tossed over onto the chair and stepped into the circle as Rarity looked up from her clipboard. I instantly watched her face grow extremely red. I guess it had to do with my body. Like I said I was incredibly built. I had a perfect six pack and chest. Not a once of fat sat on my body, all of it was pure muscle. I just watched her eyes gaze over my whole body and her tongue gently gliding over her lips. I felt a shiver down my spine as I watched her do it. I snapped my fingers, and she snapped out of her trance. She blinked eyes and quickly turned herself around from embarrassment.

"Sorry for staring, Xavier. I've never had the chance to see a stallion as fit and muscular as you," She flipped around and took a few breaths, but her face still had hints of blush across it. "Now let's get your measurements."

The measuring tape floated on over to me and began to take every measure that she had to take. She wrote it all down on her clipboard, and she floated over a few suit coats and started to throw each one on me. She looked at them and would nod her head back and forth. After about fifteen different suit coats, she finally smiled and wrote it on her clipboard.

"Thank you, darling. You can throw everything back on." She said

I got down and got dressed. Once I had everything back on, Rarity and I left to see Flame chatting it up with a cat. The cat had white fur with a dark gray color at the end of her tail. She had light spring bud colored eyes. The hair on her head was standing up with a purple ribbon in it. She had a purple collar around her neck. She seemed to be listening deeply to Flame.

"Seems like you finally found a girlfriend," I said

Flame looked up and then back at the cat. A slight blush came across Flame's face, "No Xavier, she's just a friend."

"Ha, I'm just kidding Flame. So who is your new cat friend?" I said

"That would be my pet cat Opalescence or just Opal." Said Rarity

"Yeah, she's a great cat." Said Flame

Opal began to rub herself all over Flame, making him laugh. I chuckled a little but saw Rarity was a little confused about something.

"You ok Rarity," I said

"Can Flame talk to cats?" Asked Rarity

"Yeah, every species of Fable can communicate with the animal species they are. Since Flame is a cat, he can understand and talk with cats. Usually, Fables sometimes fall in love with the animal they are. Any children that are born are usually common species and share no powers of the Fable race. But when two Fables mate, Fables are the kids." I said

"Interesting wait, WHAT! Flame, you have better not have deflowered my Opal." Said Rarity

"Now hold on a second, Opal is a beautiful cat. But I wouldn't deflower a house cat without the consent of the owner. Plus I have my eyes on an entirely different cat." Said Flame

"Huh?" Questioned Rarity

"Flame has a fascination with a female Fable Cat named Intosha. She is the up most front Fable about the ancient history of the Fables and the Young's. She says she gets this info from dreams, but no one is certain. But if you ever want to learn about Fables or my family, then she's the one." I said

"Hm, so you would rather have her than my Opal." Said Rarity

"Well yeah, she is my dream girl." Said Flame

Rarity gave a sigh. I guess because she wouldn't have to worry about kittens, especially since Flame would have certainly gotten Opal pregnant. Soon the door to the boutique opened, and Barb came in breathing at an extreme rate. She seemed to have rushed over here, and I instantly felt uneasy feeling travel through my gut.

"Barb dear, what is the matter?" Asked Rarity

"Twilight...needs...you...Ponyville...hospital." Said Barb

I looked at Rarity as she looked at me. I looked at Flame as he looked at me. I nodded to Rarity, and she returned the nod.

"Alright, darling." Said Rarity

"Thanks...Rarity...Xavier...you and Flame might also be needed." Said Barb

"Alright, lead the way Barb," I said

She nodded, and Flame gave Opal a nose rub before jumping onto my shoulder, and I ran out with Rarity behind me. I got a strange feeling that whatever is happening at Ponyville Hospital is just the beginning my real adventure here on Eques.

***

We came through the doors of the hospital, and Twilight and the girls were looking at a bunch of the nurses and doctors. Each had bruises, but luckily none of them were fatal. As I took a few more steps, my mark began to burn on my hand. I grabbed it and looked at it. It was a bright red color instead of the white color. What the hell is going on with my mark? Soon enough the pain disappeared with the light, and I looked at Flame, he was too busy with the hospital staff. Twilight came up to me, while I watched Flame.

"Thank Celestia you came, Xavier." Said Twilight

"What did this?" I asked

"We're not too sure, but Red Heart said that a patient did all of this." Said Twilight

"A patient did all of this," I said looking at everypony in the waiting room.

"That is power." Said Flame

"Luckily, none of them have serious injuries." Said Fluttershy

"Have any of you been inside the main hospital?" I asked

"Nope, we have been dealing with them." Said Rainbow

"Not mentionin' that a strange barrier is blockin' us from enterin'." Said Applejack

"Have you tried to take it down, Twilight?" I asked

"Tried every spell I know but nothing is working." She said

"Maybe you should try Xavier." Said Flame

"Not a bad idea, my powers are different than magic," I said

"It's worth as shot." Said Barb

"Show me the barrier. Flame you stay here and help Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie with the staff. I, Twilight, Barb, Rainbow, and Applejack will go in and solve this mystery. Plus we might find some more wounded," I said

They all nodded, and Flame jumped off. Twilight showed me to the doors that lead to the main part of the hospital. I could feel a strong presence was inside the hospital. I looked at the girls, and they all nodded. I brought up my left hand and placed it on the doors, I then began to pour my Fable powers into it. As I kept pouring my abilities into it, I started to see flashes of a strange object. Then it came into view. It was a box. Just as the image disappeared, the doors swung open. What the hell was that?

"Great job Xavier." Said Twilight

"Thanks, now let's solve this mystery," I said snapping back to reality.

We all entered the hallway, and I could feel a massive amount of energy passing over me. I looked down to my mark, but it wasn't glowing. Why did it glow red when I first entered? Is it a sign of something to come and what was with that box. We kept marching forward finding a few wounded. Applejack, Rainbow, and Barb took the injured out while Twilight and I pushed forward. I wasn't too sure where to even go.

"Any ideas," I said

"Not really." Said Twilight

I then felt a strange pulling sensation. It was almost like the energy in the building was pulling me somewhere. I motioned Twilight to follow behind me. As we walked the halls, the power kept getting stronger, and I could feel something much different. A dark feeling was in the air now. It seemed to be choking the life out of us. Damn, it feels like this hospital has a demonic presence now.

"Xavier, I'm scared. The air is thick with darkness, and I don't like it." Said Twilight

"You can always go back Twilight," I said

"I made it this far. I might as well stick with it." She said

"Then take my hand Twilight because I have a bad feeling of what might be entering. It would be better if we stay close together," I said

"Alright." She said

She took my hand, and I kept following the energy with her right beside me. Soon it pulled us to a door. I could feel the darkness coming right from this room. This is it. I walked up and grabbed the handle with my right hand, and the box flashed back in front of me. What the hell is with this box? I shrugged the image of the box away and pushed the door open, and the energy came storming at Twilight and me. It was, even so, powerful it was pushing us back.

"Damn," I said

"Agreed." Said Twilight

Twilight and I continued to push against the force till we reached the door. I looked at her, and she looked at me.

"Ready to take a leap of faith," I said

She nodded to me, and we pushed into the door. But we didn't come out in some hospital room, but outside. The sun was high in the sky and birds were chirping away. We both heard the sound of waves crashing against the shore. I just scratched my head of how we got here.

"Where the hell are we?" I asked

"I'm not too sure Xavier, but look a filly," Twilight was pointing to a huge tree next to the cliff with a swing coming off a low-lying branch. On the swing was a filly. A strange light seemed to cover her. It made it impossible to say anything about her.

"I wonder if she has any idea where we are?" I asked

"Well let's go ask." Said Twilight

"Wait, something isn't completely right here. Just stay on your, um, hooves." I said

"Alright." She said

We started to make our way towards the little filly, but as we walked, I had this feeling that something wasn't right. I have never had so much gut feelings at one time before. Soon enough we reached her, and before Twilight or I could take another step, she spoke out to us both.

"Take another step, and both of you will meet your end."

Twilight and I stopped dead in our tracks. We didn't take another step closer to the filly. But I still wanted to talk with her.

"Please, we come in peace. My name is Xavier Young, and the mare is Twilight Sparkle." I said

"Yes, we just want to help." Said Twilight

"That's what they all say, but they never mean it." Said the filly

"Please, we don't want to hurt you. We just want to figure out what is happening here." Said Twilight

"STAY BACK!" Said the filly

Suddenly Twilight screamed out in pain. I ran towards her and caught her as she was falling to the ground. She hissed in pain, and I felt a cold liquid pass over my hand. I pulled it up to find blood covering my hand. I looked to see Twilight's arm had a massive gash in it.

"Just stay back." Said the filly

"Please, Twilight and I just want to help you," I said

"It's true." Said Twilight

"They all say that, but none of them ever mean it. Why should I trust you two?" Said the filly

"Because I've never hurt anybody in my life. You seem to be able to know somepony from the sound of their voice or how they look. So look at me and tell me if I'm a threat." I said

The filly never turned her head to look at me. I raised my head till Twilight spoke up to me.

"Xavier."

I looked back to see the wound was gone. I looked back at the filly as she still never turned her head to Twilight and me.

"I healed her up. You are telling the truth, neither of you will hurt me." Said the filly

"Now that we have gotten that taken care of, can I ask who you are," I said

"My name is Moon Star."

"Nice to meet you Moon Star. Now tell me why you hurt those doctors?" I said

"They were going to hurt me. I knew they were going to hurt me, like 'him.'" Said Moon

"Who is this 'him'?" Asked Twilight

"Stray Wolf." Said Moon

"But why were you afraid the doctors were going to hurt you like this Stray Wolf," I said

"Because I know they are working for him. I won't let anypony hurt me again, especially 'him.'" Said Moon

The world around us began to shake violently. The sky started to turn red with fire. Twilight came up to me and grabbed my hand tight. A lack of fire replaced the sea. The tree began to die and look demonic in nature. The whole area looked like we had just stepped into Hell.

"What happened?" Asked Twilight

"I'm not sure," I said

"No pony will return me to 'him' and his wolves. I will kill anypony who stands in my way. All will perish at my hand, who work for Stray Wolf." Said Moon

"Moon, please calm down, Twilight and I will never turn you over to this Stray Wolf. If you say this guy is as evil as he sounds, no pony will give you to him or hurt you," I said

"Why should I trust you on that?" She asked

I broke from Twilight grip and slowly walked forward to Moon, "Because I would never let that happen. I won't let those who need help go without it. It is one of my creeds I live by as the Fabled Warrior."

"You mean that." She said

"Yes," I said

Soon she came off the seat and ran up to me. She grabbed me in a tight hug. I could feel my shirt starting to get damp with tears. I looked around to see the world settling down and returning to its original form. Twilight came up and patted Moon on the head, and she went over and hugged her.

"Xavier and I will always promise to protect you." Said Twilight

"Yeah, you can count on that," I said

"Then will you be my mommy and daddy." She said

I looked at Twilight, and she looked at me. I raised my eyebrow and Twilight had a slight blush on her face. But I smiled patted her on the face and patted Moon on the head.

"Sure Twilight and I will be your mommy and daddy," I said

Twilight looked at me, and I smiled at her. I knew Twilight, nor I had any experience in dealing with children, but she seemed so hurt. I saw Twilight sigh and rub Moon's head.

"Sure Moon." Said Twilight

"Thank you, both." Said Moon

Soon the world began to fade around us. Twilight grasped my hands tight and looked me. I grabbed her tight with Moon in the middle. The world around us started to disappear into a bright flash of white light. But again that box came into my eyes, but this time with a hint of dark laughter in the background.

***

When I opened my eyes, I could see we were in the hospital again. But this time, we were in a room. I let go of Twilight and looked around to see everything was ok. I turned to see Twilight opening her eyes and noticing Moon was gone. We both turned to the bed in the room, to find a sleeping filly on it. In the strange world, we were in, neither Twilight nor I could make at Moon's original color scheme, since she was glowing completely white, like an angel. But now we both could see the filly that we might have been having a conversation with moments ago.

"So what was that all about?" Asked Twilight

"I'm not sure, but something tells me that that filly is Moon Star," I said

"Do you think so?" Asked Twilight

"Well, she's the only filly in this room," I said

We both looked at the sleeping filly. She had a beautiful midnight blue coat. Her mane was the color of moonlight, which was a silver color. She was wearing a worn and torn dress. I could barely make out any color on it. If anything it at least covered her. I looked at the clothing for her mark and found one barely visible. It was the moon with three shooting stars going over it. She seemed to be only about ten years old. She had a horn on her head, which made her a unicorn.

"I wonder why she thought ponies were a threat to her?" Asked Twilight

"Well when she wakes up, we can ask her. For now, let's get her out of here and back to the library," I said

"Why, she needs to stay here and get medical attention." Said Twilight

"Just one problem with that idea Twilight," I said

"What?" She asked

"If she thought that the medical ponies would return her to this Stray Wolf, I have a good feeling that this Stray Wolf would have sent his wolves to get her back," I said

"I do recall that, but why do think that will happen?" She asked

"Easy Twilight, it happens every time. Haven't you ever gone to a movie before?" I said

"Yes, but this isn't a movie." She said

"Yes, but in my world, when some person abducts someone, and they escape. The person who usually seized that person sends his goons to find this person and bring them back or kill them. It sounds more like this Stray Wolf wants Moon Star. So do you see now," I said

"Earth sounds pretty dark." She said

"It can be, now help me pick her up," I said

"Let me carry her. You got the sword." Said Twilight

"Not a bad idea," I said

I gently picked up the filly, who we both believe to be Moon Star, and placed her on Twilight's back. Twilight put her hands around her neck and Moon's hooves in her hands. After placing both of her hands around Twilight's neck, I the surprise of a lifetime. On her back were a pair of midnight blue wings. She's an alicorn. But Twilight told me there are only three of them in existence.

"Something wrong Xavier." Said Twilight

"Yeah, Moon Star has a pair of wings on her back and a horn on her head. That means she an alicorn right." I said

"But that can't be possible, the only alicorns in all of recorded history are Princess Celestia's and Luna's mother and father, Celestia and Luna and Cadance. How could she be an alicorn? There haven't been any recorded births of alicorns in hundreds of years." Said Twilight

"Did any of them have a child that never told about?" I asked

"Not that I'm aware of." Said Twilight

Before I could get some more questions out to Twilight, Flame came through the doors. He was heavily out of breath and looked beaten up. A few scratches sat on his body.

"Xavier we need you." He said

"What's up?" I asked

"Some wooden wolves are trying to enter the hospital. The girls are working to fight them off, but they are beating us back. We could use that sword of yours." Said Flame

"The wolves Moon Star mentioned have to be Timber Wolves." Said Twilight

"So I was right, Stray Wolf did send something to get her back," I said

"Timber Wolves huh, well better than my name for them." Said Flame

"What did you want to call them?" I asked

"Wood Wolves." Said Flame

"Yeah, Timber Wolves are so much better," I said

"Talk later. Our friends need our help now. If these Timber Wolves are putting up a fight, then an alpha is watching over them, and these have to be higher ranked wolves. The girls won't last long against them." Said Twilight

"I have to agree. Flame jump up," I bent down, and Flame climbed my arm to my shoulder. "Alright, let's get going."

We ran out of the room with Twilight in the lead. I followed behind to watch over Moon Star.

"Who's the filly?" Asked Flame

"Moon Star, the patient who knocked around all the doctors and nurses," I said

"Why then are you letting Twilight carry her?" Asked Flame

"Because she isn't evil, she's just a scared filly. She thought that the doctors would return her to someone or something called Stray Wolf." I said

"Hm, but still something about that filly is off with me. I'm not sure where to put my paw on it, but I know something is off." He said

"Whatever it is, it can wait till we get these Timber Wolves out of the way," I said

We made our way to the front and went out the doors. I stopped as I saw all the Timber Wolves slowly walking towards the girls. They all looked beaten up and scratched up, especially Rainbow and Applejack. I nodded to Flame, and he jumped off. I looked back to Twilight and spoke to her.

"After the others get next to you, put up a shield. No matter what happens to me, never drop it. These wolves are after Moon, and I promised her that she would be safe. Flame stay here and get yourself ready to fight if I need to call you in." I said

"Got it, Xavier." Said Flame

"Please be careful Xavier." Said Twilight

"Don't worry about me. I'm ready for any fight that comes my way," I said

I ran forward with Twilight and Flame behind me. I pulled my sword my sheath and leaped into the battle. Well here we go again.

***
3rd Person POV

"They just keep comin'." Said Applejack

"How many did this alpha bring?" Asked Rainbow

The wolves in front of Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, Barb, and Rainbow lunged forward for an attack. Applejack gave her wolf a stern kick in the head and knocked it away. Rarity was able to use her limited use of magic to push back her wolf. Pinkie fired off her party canon pushing it away with streamers. Barb blew out her dragon fire, which made her wolf stay back. Rainbow easily few out of the way. But that left two wolves right in front of Fluttershy. She gave an 'eep' as they growled and leaped at her. Fluttershy closed her eyes and waited for the cold feeling of death to take her.

"Fluttershy!" Screamed Rarity

But before one of them could sink its wooden teeth into Fluttershy, it was given a stern, hard kick to the face. It was sent rolling away from Fluttershy. The other got split into two. It landed in two pieces next to Fluttershy before exploding back into twigs. Fluttershy opened her eyes and saw that Xavier had saved her. As the other tried to get up, Xavier smashed the blade end of the sword into wolf's head, destroying it. He looked back at Fluttershy.

"You ok." He said

"Yes, thank you, Xavier." Said Fluttershy

"Xavier, you're a sight for sore eyes." Said Applejack

"I guess I am, now you all get back to Twilight and Flame. I'll take care of these wolves." He said

"Be careful, darling. These aren't ordinary Timber Wolves." Said Rarity

"Yeah, Rarity is right. These must be the elite wolves." Said Rainbow

"No matter what status they are, I'll cut them all down." Said Xavier

"Go get them, partner." Said Applejack

"Good luck Xavier." Said Pinkie

They all went back to Twilight. When they were all next to her, she brought up a lavender shield between them and the wolves. The girls then looked at filly on Twilight's back. Rarity was simply disgusted with the clothing.

"So who's the filly?" Asked Applejack

"Oh, this is Moon Star. She's the one who hurt all the doctors and the reason why the Timber Wolves are here." Said Twilight

"Huh." Said Rainbow

"I'll explain later." Said Twilight

"But one thing is bothering me, girls." Said Fluttershy

"That would be Fluttershy dear." Said Rarity

"These wolves are elite, but they all seem to be from different packs. Timber Wolves never run together if they are from different clans. Plus the alpha isn't even the alpha of any of the packs. Timber Wolves never let alphas that aren't part of their family control them. These Timber Wolves are working completely different than they should be acting." Said Fluttershy

"That means, someone or something is ruling over them now." Said Twilight

In the distance stood the Timber Wolf pony hybrid, known as Stray Wolf. A Timber Wolf Alpha stood next to him. They both looked down at Xavier has he now stood up against the wolves he had sent to bring back his prize back to him. He gave a toothy smile at the young warrior. Let's see what he's got.

Xavier removed the sword from the pile of sticks, the now former Timber Wolf, and pointed the blade at the alpha. He was able to tell the alpha was the bigger one and had a strange mark on its head. It was of three circles. It growled at Xavier as he flexed his hand around the grip of his sword. He brought it in close and gripped it with both hands as he kept staring down the alpha.

"Let's see how well you fight, you piles of firewood." Said Xavier

The Alpha howled, and a wolf ran up to him. Xavier got into his stance and waited. He stood his ground as the wolf kept running up to him. He gripped his sword tighter as he waited for the opportunity to strike his opponent. Soon the wolf leaped into the air, and Xavier ducked under the attack and activated his Fable powers. He created his photon ball and bashed it into the chest of the wolf. The energy of the ball exploded out and left a hole in the chest of the wolf. It landed dead on the ground and busted into a pile of wood. Stray Wolf raised his eyebrow at Xavier and smiled some more.

The alpha now just growled as it had lost yet another wolf to Xavier. Xavier raised his left hands and gestured the alpha towards it. It growled and looked over at the remaining elites. It gave another howl, and the remaining wolves began to run towards Xavier. He smirked as he ran towards them. Now let's do this.

He jumped into the air and came down on the head of a wolf. He cracked the head and destroyed the wolf. The others growled at him as two leaped at him. He dodged one and gave another hard kick to the head. The wolves tried to take a swipe at him, but Xavier quickly brought up his sword each time to block the attack. Again a wolf decided jumped at him. He dodged it and moved his sword, so the wolf passed right through it. It exploded into two piles of wood as it hit the ground. Xavier looked down at his sword to see it covered in some form of sap.

Interesting, instead of blood, they seem to bleed tree sap. Xavier swung the sword around as the Alpha howled and three wolves charged towards him. Xavier charged his mark and went into light speed. He came out on the other side, and all three wolves exploded into piles of wood. Xavier looked at the rest of the wolves as they kept growling at him, but stopped as the alpha stepped forward to face Xavier. He raised his eyebrow to the larger Timber Wolf. It howled, and the wolves began to gather the dead piles of the wolves that Xavier had destroyed. A pile of wood was in front of the alpha, but it still wasn't satisfied. It bit down on a few other wolves necks, killing them and adding them to the pile of wood in front of it. Xavier just kept his eyebrow raised.

"Interesting turn of events." Said Stray Wolf

"What was that all about?" Asked Applejack

"I'm not too sure." Said Twilight

The alpha's mark began to glow bright, and the pile of wood began to form into a wooden sword. It took the wooden sword into its mouth before it grew into a larger sword. It stood in front of Xavier growling with the sword in his teeth.

"Well never thought I would see a wolf wielding a sword." Said Xavier

"How can that even be possible?" Said Twilight

"We truly do have an interesting turn of events. It seems that Alpha wants to have a decent fight with this strange sword's man. I wonder what the outcome will be." Said Stray Wolf

"Well bring it on." Said Xavier

The wolf growled as it charged him. Xavier ran holding his blade tight in his hands. Soon they both meet with an intense clash of their swords. Damn, that wooden sword is as sturdy as mine. That means I won't be able just to charge in and break the sword. Xavier leaped back from the wolf and readied himself for another attack. He charged his mark and once again broke into his light speed move, but the alpha saw it coming and howled to a few of his elites. Three of them appeared and took the blow for the alpha. Stray Wolf just raised his eyebrow at the alpha's call.

"What a waste of good Timber Wolves." He said

Xavier came to a stop on the other side and watched as the wolves exploded into twigs and branches. Damn, that alpha sacrificed some of its own to survive that strike. Xavier once again ran at the alpha and charged his mark, creating his photon ball. The Alpha howled once again, and another wolf stood in front of Xavier's attack. Ha, knew that the alpha would do it again. Xavier used the wolf as a jump off point to attack the alpha, but before Xavier could make contact, another wolf jumped up and took the blast of energy, easily shattering its head to pieces. Xavier landed on the other end, cursing under his breath.

"These wolves just keep sacrificing their lives for this alpha." Said Flame

"That's what Timber Wolves do. They die to protect the alpha. But I still don't understand why a different Timber Wolf would die for a different alpha." Said Fluttershy

"Somethin' does seem tah be amiss here." Said Applejack

"Yeah, but what." Said Twilight

Xavier slowly turned himself back to face the alpha. It looked at Xavier with its sickly yellow eyes. He gripped his right hand tight around the handle of the sword. He stared down the alpha with his sea blue eyes behind his brown framed glasses. He pushed them up on his nose with his left hand as they had fallen a little in the fight. His mouth was taking in the air and letting out carbon as he waited for the alpha to make a move. Time to see how well that alpha can swing that sword around. Xavier took one step forward before bolting it towards the alpha. He took the sword in both hands as he kept running towards the alpha. The alpha growled but sent no elites to guard him. Instead, the Alpha ran at Xavier ready to give him the final blow.

The two were nearly at each other, and a drop of sweat came down Xavier's face as he prepared his attack. He held his sword tight as he waited for the opening he needed. The alpha observed his movements to see where it could strike Xavier and put an end to the human. Soon the two had reached each other, and with a strike from each of them, they came to a stop across from each other. The whole area fell silent as they all waited for the results.

Twilight and the girls held their breaths as they waited to see if Xavier had won. Flame just bit his bottom lip waiting for the outcome. Soon it finally came, the head of the Alpha fell to the ground. The body exploded into wood pieces as did the head. Xavier smirked as he had won the battle. The elites backed up as Xavier looked at them all. Stray Wolf gave an even bigger smile at the outcome.

"It seems I have finally found somepony or whatever he is to fight. Call back the survivors." Said Stray Wolf

The Alpha howled, and the elites began to retreat to the forest. Xavier raised his eyebrow but just sighed as he placed his sword back in its sheath. It's over. He looked back to see the others coming to see him. He smiled as he waved at them. They all talked before heading over to the library. But Stray Wolf just kept watching them. He looked to the sky as the storm was approaching for the tonight. Stray Wolf looked back down at the group. He gave one more smile before heading back to the forest.

***
Xavier POV

"That's interesting." Said Applejack

We had made it back to the library, and Twilight placed Moon Star in my bed. We all then meet back downstairs, where Twilight and I told our story of meeting Moon Star. Of course, Dash was laughing her ass off at the part about Twilight, and I being parents now. It just made Twilight blush and I me pinching the bridge of my nose.

"That is too funny, you and Twilight are her parents when you two aren't even a couple." Said Dash

"Dash darling that isn't a laughing matter. That poor filly has never had a family before and wants Xavier and Twilight to be her parents." Said Rarity

"Not mentioning Twilight and I can be her parents without physically being a couple," I said

"He's right Rainbow." Said Twilight

"Sorry, I just couldn't control myself." Said Rainbow

"But another note is, how is she an alicorn." Said Fluttershy

"I'm not too sure. I'm going to get in contact with Celestia tomorrow about it. She might have some answers about Moon Star." Said Twilight

"Yeah Twilight, but can Moon Star be trusted. She was able to create a landscape and attacked all those doctors." Said Barb

"She was just a scared little filly Barb. She thought that those doctors would return her to this Stray Wolf. But my question, who is this Stray Wolf," I said

"Maybe the Timber Wolf outside the door will tell us." Said Pinkie

"Pinkie there ain't no Timber Wolf outside the door. Not with this storm coming over Ponyville." Said Applejack

"That's another thing that is different. They have never come that close to Ponyville. Maybe the meadow between Ponyville and the Everfree Forest." Said Twilight

Soon we heard the door open and Pinkie speaking at something. Then in came a Timber Wolf.

"Pinkie!" Screamed Twilight

"Wait, look its got a letter in its mouth," I said

The wolf slowly approached and dropped the letter into my hands. I looked at it. It was an average message. I opened it up and pulled out a piece of paper. I slowly read the words on the page out loud, so everypony could hear.

"Well done young warrior with my wolves today. I thought that my elites would have done the job I gave them, but after you had stepped in, you showed me that I need to put in some more training in for my elites. Now the fight with my alpha was simply amazing. In the end, I swore my alpha had gotten the final hit. Now done to business, I know you have my prize filly, Moon Star. I know you all have plenty of questions about her. Come to the meadow tonight, and I'll answer them all. Signed, Stray Wolf." I said

"So Stray Wolf did own that filly." Said Twilight

"Yeah, but the way it's written, it sounds like she was property to Stray Wolf," I said

"How disgusting." Said Rarity

"Flame stay here," I said

"Why?" He asked

"Because I need you to watch over Moon Star, while I take on Stray Wolf and find the truth about Moon Star," I said

"I'm coming with you." Said Twilight

"Twilight, it would be better if you stay here. Plus that storm looks like it could hit at any moment. I don't want you caught in it," I said

"No, I made a promise to that filly that I would be her mother. If I'm going to be her mom, then I need to know the truth. Plus you could use the backup." Said Twilight

"Alright, who else is coming," I said

Rainbow, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Fluttershy all raised their hands.

"Barb you're staying," I said

"Yeah, I'll stay and help out Flame with watching over Moon Star." She said

"Ok, then we will go out and meet Stray Wolf. Well Timber Wolf, lead the way." I said

It nodded its head and ran off. Before we left, Flame spoke up to me.

"Be careful Xavier; something isn't right about this all."

"I know Flame. I have a bad feeling about it too." I said

I, Twilight, Rarity, Rainbow, Fluttershy, Pinkie, and Applejack followed the wolf out to the meadow as Flame and Barb just watched from the window of the library.

***

We soon reached the meadow as the wind began to pick up.

"Rainbow darling, how powerful is this storm supposed to be?" Asked Rarity

"Real sturdy, Ponyville needs a downpour. So it was this strong storm or three days of constant rain." Said Rainbow

"So where is Stray Wolf?" Asked Applejack

I watched as a flash of lightening came over the sky followed by a large boom of thunder. Fluttershy gave a large 'eep.' We then all heard the low growl of Timber Wolves. We all turned to see a large amount of Timber Wolves coming out of the forest. Damn that is a lot of wolves.

Soon all the wolves began to bow as two alphas came forward, each with different marks on their heads. I took a stance as another flash of lightning and boom of thunder came. Then came a male voice behind all the wolves.

"What a beautiful night for a fight to the death."

Author's Notes:

So yet another fight with Xavier. Who would have thought Twilight and Xavier would be parents. Now the truth behind Moon Star will be coming up in the next chapter. Plus the full description of Stray Wolf and his back story. So prepare yourselves for yet another fight. But what is up with that box. Well, I guess you all will just have to wait for the answer to that question. So comment, like, follow, share and tell. Also, I'm happy to see The Fabled Warrior has more likes than dislikes. I plan to write up to chapter ten before taking a break to get back to Solar Son and The Lawyer and the Queen. So see you all next time.