Peace always eluded the one who seeks solitude. As Banner and the colorful equine in front embraced one another, they heard the distinct sound of another individual. To one, it was a dear friend who has shared adventures and overcome times of hardship that invaded their friendship time and time again. To the other, it was nothing but the start of another hunt. Banner knew of this time in his life all too well, where his momentary state of peace will be abruptly shattered and more then likely, the "beast" within him would come out.

But not this time.

This time would be different. Banner would alter the course of his history and change the events in which always repeat themselves. He knew what he had to do, it was what he did best; he had to run. Fluttershy broke the hug and began to trot towards the other end of the room to the doorway, eager to greet her childhood friend. Banner on the other hand, was waiting for the opportunity to escape the confines of this room and make his way far, far away from here.

"Sorry Mr. Banner, I hope you do not mind if I leave to answer the door. I just need to reassure my friend that I am perfectly fine even with the occurrence of that strange earthquake...by the way umm.....do you have any idea how it happened?"

Shit, this was the thing he wanted to hear the yellow Pegasus to ask. He was hoping that this question would not come up in their conversation at all. He knew all to well that all things in his life lead to "him" and would eventually make him appear as nothing but a monster. He came to the conclusion that he was, metaphorically speaking, trapped in a corner. The Pegasus found him in the epicenter of the blast in which the previous fight between the Hulk and Valdis took place, he was an alien to this new species, and the fact that he was a stranger to this new land, he was essentially trapped and his true identity would be soon found. As Banner search for any possible lie in which he could use to evade or elude the Pegasus question, he soon came to the conclusion, that there was virtually no escape.

"Well...I guess you can say that my involvement in the earthquake was-"

*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*

"Hey Flutters you there! Please answer the door! C'mon I am worried about you!"

Before Banner began to relive Fluttershy of her curiosity, she was broken out again from her train of thought thanks to her friends constant knocking of her front door; much to Banners relief. Before he was able to answer, the young pony let out an audible "eep!" as well as a quick apology that seemed to address both himself and her friend waiting at the door (Though he doubt that she heard it as well as he did). As the yellow pony excused herself from the room to greet her friend, Banner was formulating his escape, anxious to get out of the house as quickly as possible. In his mind, escape was his only option.

As Fluttershy trotted down the stairs and to the doorway, she briefly glanced to the right of her and noticed that Vekk the Timber Wolf was fast asleep with an empty bowl of the herbal soup next to him. It was a scene that resembled that of just a little filly, one of innocence and purity. A smile crept over her lips as she was nearly deathly afraid of the young pup several hours ago and now as of this moment she was watching him sleep after feeding him some of her soup. Then a thought soon entered her mind.

"Oh Dear I forgot about Vekk...I hope Rainbow Dash does not freak out about him. Well...I guess she is in for a little surprise when she meets Mr. Banner as well. Oh you worry too much Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash is not a mean pony, she will welcome my two new friends with open hooves"

As Fluttershy slowly opened up the doorway, she was promptly knocked over by the blue blur known as Rainbow Dash as she tackled her friend in a tight embrace. Visibly worried and concerned for her friend, she squeezed harder and harder as she did not want to let her dear friend Fluttershy go.

"Sweet Celestia Fluttershy! Am I glad to see you are alright and in one piece. Are you ok!? I was visiting my parents in Las Pegasus when I heard on the News that there was an Earthquake near Ponyville and as soon as I heard about it I flew as fast as I could to check on you guys. Umm...Flutters you good? Oh...right I kinda just tackled you there haha...."

Rainbow Dash released Fluttershy from her embrace and helped her back on her (Slighty) shaking hooves. After helping her up, Rainbow Dash trotted up to a nearby window and peered out into the bright sunny sky, a smile forming on her face.

"Heck Yea!" Rainbow said triumphantly as she jumped into the air with a victorious hoof raised.

"Umm Rainbow, if you don't mind me asking, are you ummm ok?" Fluttershy was slightly confused at the sudden change in attitude at her high speed friend's outburst.

"Buck Yea I am happy, you see what time of day it is! The sun is still rising. I heard about the quake from the news THIS morning, and I arrived at your house THIS morning. I flew over a thousand miles in less than an hour! That's why I am Equestria's Fastest Flyer! Oh yea!!!"

Fluttershy let a light giggle escape her lips, now that her safety was confirmed, it was just like her to go on about how fast she could fly or some form of aerial accomplishment. It's nice to see that she had such a wonderful group of friends. This only boost her confidence that Rainbow Dash might not freak out at the two other guest that were currently taking up residence at the nice little cottage.

"Well Flutters, it was nice seeing you, but now I got to check up on the others, make sure they are safe as well you know. I bet that crazy Pinkie Pie is about to host some sort of "We Survived The PonyVille Earthquake" party or something like that. It sounds like her to do something like that, right Flutters-....."

Rainbow Dash suddenly stopped talking and stared, mouth agape, at something that caught her interest that was past Fluttershy. Following Rainbow Dash's line of sight, Fluttershy turned around to look at what was currently grabbing the speedsters attention. What she saw was just Vekk, still fast asleep at the table, unfortunately drooling all over the nicely carved wood. What Fluttershy expected to happen next, was for Rainbow Dash to ask why there was a Timber Wolf sitting at her table with some contents of soup over its head. She was perfectly fine and prepared to answer that question. What she did expect however, was for Rainbow Dash to push her out of the way while she flew over to tackle Vekk and propel him through the kitchen wall. Fluttershy for her part, was completely shocked, not only because she just witnessed her new friend get hurdled though a wall, but also for the part that well...her friend got thrown through a freaking wall.

"Rainbow Dash!!! Stop what are you doing! Please you don't understand, that wolf is my friend!"

Rainbow Dash stood among the wreckage that was her kitchen, she glared at the hole that she made in the wall seeing if the wolf was down for the count or not. Still tensed up and in an overly-protective state for her friends well being, she began to speak in her own sense of logic and addressed Fluttershy in a manner that seemed most appropriate for this situation.

"Are you F**king Crazy! There is a big Timber Wolf sitting in your house and you want me to believe you are friends with it?!?! I mean c'mon, a Manticore is one thing and I can even accept a Bear, but a freaking pony eating wolf! Have you lost it!?!?"

Rainbow Dash quickly got back into a fighting stance after seeing some of the splintered pieces of wood on the ground starting to move. Bits and pieces of the wreckage started to slide off as the young pup slowly started to emerge from the carnage. Now while his breed was durable thanks to the enchantments placed on them by their ex-God Valdis, he still is aware of the strength that these "peaceful" ponies could exert. So a common reaction to being thrown through a wall is simple enough-

Ouch...That really, REALLY Hurt. What is the big idea anyway!

This was the second time in a row that Rainbow Dash's Jaw nearly dropped and hit the floor. She was, in all matter of speaking, completely freaked out. For one, the young wolf seemed to be unfazed, minus some scratches, from her assault which had enough force to break boulders into pebbles. And two, the "mindless pony killing wolf" had enough common sense and the intelligence to speak perfect equestrian and question her motives, which as time continued, seemed less and less justified even from her perspective.

"Wha....ummm...Am I going crazy or did the wolf just talk?"

"Yes I can talk you big jerk! What is your problem! I was just sleeping comfortably after a long and stressful night of umm...stuff, and you just come out of nowhere and shove me through a freaking wall! What is your problem!

Rainbow Dash was caught off guard by his sudden outburst and the intelligent argument he was presenting to the hostile Pegasus. He was right in all regards, he was just minding his own business and sleeping, and Fluttershy did not appear to have a problem, in fact if she recalled she did say that it was her friend. In all honesty, it was just a big misunderstanding between the two parties, and Rainbow Dash did actually owe the other an apology for her response to the situation. Unfortunately, she had to much pride to really admit she was wrong, so she did the next thing that came to her mind, she came up with a rebuttal.

"Well with all do respect, you do HUNT and KILL our kind, How was I suppose to know what you were going to do when you wake up. You are just a mean wolf who wants to eat me! I know, its in your nature and part of your instincts. Well I will tell you one thing, I can see you somehow managed to deceive Fluttershy, but I will not let you trick me and harm my friends."

Rainbow Dash re-positioned herself into a combat stance, letting her wings fully extend themselves in order to give herself the illusion that she was bigger then she really was and intimidate her opponent. Vekk followed suit and barred his fangs at the hostile pony in front of him, realizing that even though he did not want to fight, he was incredibly pissed and insulted by her outburst.

"Rainbow Dash..."

As the two circled each other, gauging each others strengths and weaknesses, Fluttershy's attempt at getting their attention was getting weaker and weaker as the two started to zone out until-

"RAINBOW DASH!"

Rainbow Dash, now slightly annoyed at her friends intervention, momentarily turned around and ask her why she would ignore the predator in front of them when the only thing actually awaiting her was the dreaded and feared "Stare". It was like looking into oblivion itself, as the longer you stared into the eyes of the unforgiving "Stare" your willpower and anger are replaced by fear and shock.

"Sit Down, and Listen to what I am about to say."

Rainbow Dash and Vekk immediately complied under the intimidating power of the stare, the only thing going through their mind was just to do anything she said so that she would put that lethal weapon away. After seeing both of them follow her instructions and that the fighting came to an abrupt stop, she closed her eyes, and reopened them showing both of them the kind and compassionate face they were both used to seeing.

"Ok good, ummm sorry I had to do that to both of you. I do not like using the "Stare" but it was the only thing I could of done to stop both of you from fighting. You are both my friends and I do not want to see either of you get hurt. *She took a brief glace over them and to the hole in the wall* Er...more hurt then you are now. Umm you are ok right Vekk?"

"Umm Yes Fluttershy I am perfectly fine, I am a pretty tough young wolf, I am just sorry for the hole in your wall" Jeez she is incredibly scary when mad, I hope to never get on her bad side.

Fluttershy waved off the hole in the wall with a flick of her hoof, proclaiming that it was no big deal as long as he was ok. Now, after addressing that matter, she turned her attention to Rainbow Dash, who was staring at the ground with a look of guilt across her face.

"You know what you did was wrong Rainbow Dash, and I know your intentions were pure and you only wished to make sure I was safe, but you insulted my new friend here and ruined some of my house. I not asking for much but I do believe that Vekk is owed and apology."

Rainbow Dash, head still low to the ground, was starting to come to terms with the current situation and the destruction and chaos she caused. She was feeling incredibly guilty and knew everything Fluttershy said was completely right. It was always her pride that would get her into situations like this, and it was one of her fatal downfalls. She was about to suck it up and admit she was wrong and apologize to the offended wolf, when he did something she did not expect. She looked over her shoulder to see the young wolf offer her a comforting smile and laid his paw over her shoulder.

"It's ok, I can see its kind a hard for you to say it but I forgive you. I mean wow, you pack quiet a punch but I can see you are genuinely sorry about what you did. I hope this doesn't stop us from becoming friends, I bet you are a nice pony just like Fluttershy here. Oh and another thing, I do not normally eat ponies, its not really in my diet plan haha."

Rainbow Dash was surprised, she did not expect such an answer come from someone who was rudely woken from sleeping, thrown through a wall, and then racially insulted and placed in a discriminating (If not somewhat understandable) stereotype about his entire species. She was actually touched, she rarely saw this kind of kindness unless it came from Fluttershy or her other friends. Rainbow Dash got back on her hooves and extended lightly punched the side of the wolf's shoulder, smile and all with a fresh and happy atmosphere above them.

"Wow... I did not expect that, haha yea, I was a real jerk back then and I am really sorry about that. You seem like a pretty cool fellow you know, kind a cute too (This made Vekk visibly blush slightly and elicit a slight snicker from Rainbow Dash herself), I guess I should introduce myself. I am Rainbow Dash, Fastest Flyer in all of Equestria and the Famous Element of Loyalty. What's your name kid, you seem kind a young by your voice and size."

Still slightly blushing but now more impressed to be in the presence of not one, but two of the famous Elements of Harmony, Ummm my Name is Vekk, it's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Dash.

"Haha it's nice to meet you to Vekk, glad I could be friends with a cute, adorable-"

Vekk's blush intensified at least three times from all of the compliments she kept on giving him, and she was eating it up at his expense. She would of continued if it had not been for Fluttershy's intervention.

"Rainbow Dash stop teasing Vekk, it's not nice to make our guest uncomfortable." Fluttershy put on a face similar to pouting and criticized Rainbow Dash for her efforts to make Vekk blush.

"Haha alright jeez, just having fun with the little guy, even if his face now is redder then an apple, sorry for embarrassing you Vekk. Your too much fun *Wink*"

"Alright Rainbow Dash before you make Vekk blush anymore, there is one more err...thing I would like you to meet. It's another new friend I made, his name is Dr. Banner and he seems like another very nice...thing. If you would follow me please, he is waiting upstairs in the bed. I am sure you two are going to make really good friends as well"

As Fluttershy finished speaking and motioned them to go up the stairs, Rainbow Dash quickly gave Vekk a playful nuggie and the two of them proceeded to make their way upstairs. Though something was tugging at then end of Rainbow Dash's mind as the last thing Fluttershy said left her with some uneasy questions.

"Say Fluttershy, how come you keep on saying "thing", you do mean a pony or something right? I mean your friend here is a wolf, but still, this is some creature we are meeting right?"

Fluttershy stopped mid-way on the stairs and turned her attention back to her; she put a hoof on her chin as she began to contemplate the recent events in her mind, thinking of the most logical way to answer her question.

"I am sorry Rainbow but honestly...I do not know what "it" is, all I know is that it is a "he" and that he is friendly and nice. He actually saved my dear Angel Bunnies life yesterday so I am very grateful to him. Don't worry Rainbow I am sure you two will get along really well, in fact he is friends with our dear Vekk here. Vekk here actually vouched for him in the first place and said he is a kind creature, so I trust and believe him and so should you."

The three continued their way up the stairs, all of them anxious and a bit worried about what to expect from the new and strange creature. As they approach and opened the door leading to the room they were met with...

Nothing.

"Umm Fluttershy...there is nothing here. I think your "Friend" left" Rainbow Dash pointed a hoof towards an open window with a makeshift bed sheet rope leading down to the ground below. It was apparent that whatever Banner was, he was not the social type and did not want to meet any new ponies, much to Fluttershy's disappointment.

"Well honestly Flutters it was nice, and my time here was WAY more exciting then I would have thought before, but I think I am going to go now and check up on the others and make sure they are alright as well. If you do find your friend I will be more then happy to meet him, but for now I am just going to take my leave. Oh and Peace Vekk (She trotted over to him and gave him a quick kiss on the forehead to make his blush return ten times stronger then what it had been before, much to both his and Fluttershy's slight annoyment)" After that she hopped out of the window that Dr. Banner used to escape and flew towards the sky and on to Ponyville to check up on her other friends.

Fluttershy and Vekk Stood in the room now empty and alone, thinking about their next course of action, for they knew that their friend was in no condition to be moving about and required medical attention. Fluttershy was visibly sad by the fact that he would just leave without saying anything even close to a "GoodBye" or a "Thank You", he just left.

"Hey Fluttershy, you know umm...I think I can pick up his scent and tell you where Dr. Banner is and where he is heading." Fluttershy perked up at the suggestion and nodded her head in agreement that they both wanted to find where their missing friend was. After several minutes of sniffing about the room and various furniture, Vekk poked his head out of the window and sniffed the air for several long seconds. After what seemed like a minute or two, Vekk confirmed that he knew where their friend was heading. He pointed his paw onwards towards the distance to signal the location of Dr. Banner. Fluttershy Trotted up to Vekk and inspected the direction in which he was pointing in, she soon found out exactly where he was heading.

"Oh my...he's....he's going to Sweet Apple Acres?"