You are Havel the Rock Act II

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you are now questioning your motives for your actions
>the lives of your friends...
>are they going to rest in peace knowing you might break your promise?
>you start to really wonder why you are so calm about this in the first place
>what is making you think of changing your ways?
>could it be the effects of the undead curse being lifted
>is this world affecting your mind like how it affected your curse?
>or maybe this this room is too damn comfortable for you to think straight
>you get up from your chair to walk about for a bit...
>to find the pink one's family staring at you
"Hello everyone, did I disturb anyone while I was sleeping?"
>the pink one is the first to respond
>"Disturb?! You were making some really weird noises while you were asleep! What were you dreaming about?!"
>fuck
>you were never known to be so loud while you slept.
>This is odd
"My apologies then. I did not mean to cause such a ruckus. I'm guessing it went on for a while. How long was I asleep for?"
>the old pink one responds
>"You've only been asleep for 5 minutes!"
>wot
>then how do you feel so rejuvenated?
>fuck it, nothing in this world makes sense to you anyway
>also, you noticed that the pink one's mother sounds quite similar to her daughter, just a little older and a slight accent of sorts.
>the Orange one had a similar accent, but this one seems to be lighter.
"Now that is strange. I tend to sleep much more than that, but enough about this, is there any food available?
>the brown one speaks up
>"Now hold on there mister Havel. Aren't you getting a bit to comfortable in my house right now?"
"huh?"
>"You arrive with my daughter, tell me you might be a dangerous... whatever you are, you settle down in my living room, you fall asleep instead of properly introducing yourself like a normal pony, you make strange noises while you slept, which frightened us all by the way, and NOW you are asking for food like it was no big deal?!

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you have got to stop getting on these ponies' bad side
>time to salvage the situation without cheesing any walls
"I did not realize I was so oblivious to my actions. Please forgive me."
>"I'll let this slide for now, but we'll talk about this after dinner."
>wow, that was a lot easier than you thought it would be.
>are the ponies here more inclined to forgive others for their actions?
>after your little fiasco with the other ponies, it seems that way
>you go back to your chair and wait for dinner to be ready.
>it just occurred to you that your helmet is still not on your head
>time to fix that
>as you put on your rock helm, you notice that the twins are sitting on a sofa across from you
>this won't end well
>the pony with a light-grey mane speaks first, you're almost certain this is Marble
>"Hello, mister Havel sir, may we be given the opportunity to get to know you better? You're both different and similar to what we're used to, and that's what interests us about you."
>similar?
>must be the rock armor
>at least she sounds polite
"As you wish, what would you like to know?"
>The other one with they darker grey mane speaks up
>"Hey Marble, get him to tell us about himself. Why does he wear the mask? Who is he anyway? He seems pretty insecure if he wears armor all the time."
"Or perhaps he's wondering why you're using Marble to ask your questions"
>they both stare at you
"This is a helmet, by the way, and I wear my armor because I don't own any other form of clothing right now"
>the polite one speaks up
>"Pardon me, but wouldn't it be easier to just take off your armor? None of us really wear clothing except for special occasions, so why must you wear this armor at all times?
>ah yes, it seems they don't have the nudity taboo that we had back home...
>you miss your home
"It isn't normal to not wear clothing in public. Its just something about our race that just gives us that mindset."
>she seems content with that.

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you are enjoying talking about yourself to the polite one.
>the rude dude, not so much
>you tell her about what you've done in Equestria and, although she seems a little frightened, she doesn't question it.
>you like how she doesn't press for too much information
>meanwhile miss grey bitch seems to keep trying to ask dumb questions like "if I take off that helmet, will you die" and other stupid things.
>after some talking, the pink one comes in with some news
>"Dinner's ready, everypony!"
"Umm..."
>"And Havel"
"Wonderful"
>you all make your way into the kitchen and sit at the table
>what are these chairs made of?!
>why do they all have the strength to hold your armor?!
>the old pink one seems to catch your curiosity
>"If you're wondering why these chairs are so strong, they're actually our famous Rock Wood Chairs that have been passed down the Pie family for generations."
>Rock wood?!
>what kind of rocks are on this farm?!
>wait a minute, how are they growing rocks?!
>you just realized how much this whole thing doesn't make sense!
>WHY CAN'T ANYTHING MAKE SENSE?!
>you see the pink one and her mother set the table with all sorts of food...
>and they all look like rocks
>maybe you should create a Great Rock Barrier for your teeth
>as they all sit down, the old pink one walks toward the stairs.
>"Oh Maud! Its time for dinner!"
"Maud?"

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you are curious as to why this "Maud" has not come down for dinner yet
>you decided to pass the time by telling the twins about how you were captured by a small group of filthy mages, only to break free when they least expected and slaughtered them all
>good times...
>the rude one was the first to speak up
>"So was getting caught part of your plan?"
"Of course"
>that was a big fat lie
>you're getting really hungry, though
>ok that's it, where is this pony?!
>you want to eat!
>damn these ponies and their "wait until everyone is at the table" rule
>...oh boy, right when you thought that, you heard hoof steps near the doorway
>you see a purple pony walk in wearing some kind of blue clothing
>"Hello"
>the old pink one speaks up
>"Oh my, you came down here a lot faster than normal, were you busy with anything?"
>"No"
>the brown one speaks next
>"Well then, come sit down with your family so we can all enjoy our meal together"
>she comes to the table and sits down, but soon notices you and just stares at you with those dull eyes
>you decide to make conversation
"Hello there, I'm guessing you're Maud?
>she nods
>"You're wearing rocks"
"Yes, I am"
>"I like rocks"
"That's nice"
>"I like the rocks you're wearing"
"Thank you"
>"..."
"..."
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxnSwiR40MM

>You are something the something
>and something something this pony is something
>something should something something
>"why are you staring"
>wot
>you're wearing your helmet, how did s-
>"I can see your eyes through those little holes in your helmet"
>wat
>how is her vision s-
>"its not hard to see, its like seeing through the cracks in a rock"
>wut
>my god, she's amazing
>blunt
>quiet voice
>dull beyond belief
>aware of her surroundings
>likes rocks just like you
>how could she be any better?!
>the rude one speaks up
>"Wow Maud, I've never seen you talk to strangers so much. I thought you'd be silent around him. I mean, he's a big guy"
>"for you"
>...yup, she's perfect
>wait, why are you having these thoughts about this pony?!
>I mean, there's nothing about her you dislike at all, but then again, you can say the same thing about the polite one
>this place is really twisting your head
>first your hatred of magic is leaving you, now you're having affectionate thoughts about a pony!
>maybe you should leave
>but you're too hungry to leave right now
>and you need a job
>you never go back on a promise...
>promise...
"dammit"

>You are Havel the Rock
>and what the fuck is this world doing to your head
>unless the curse was making me go cuhrayzee in the first place, there's no way...
>wait, that makes perfect sense
>the curse slowly eats your soul, which causes you to eventually go insane
>now that the curse is gone...
>CHEESE IS CRUST, YOU MIGHT ACTUALLY BE THINKING CLEARLY NOW
>cheese...
>you're still hungry
>everyone else is eating
>why aren't you?!
>you pick up a plate and scoop yourself some spaghetti...
>with rocks in it instead of meatballs
>you go to eat some, but you instead stare at it with hesitation
>the polite one speaks up
>"The rocks aren't as hard as you might think. They've been grown to taste like tomatoes, so its alright to eat."
>u wot m8?
>alright, so the rocks aren't hard like normal rocks
>you'll be fine
>you take off your helmet and get a fork-full of spaghetti in your mouth.
>you bite down into th-
>SWEET GWYNEVERE'S TITS
>YOU THINK YOU BROKE A TOOTH
>you jump out of your seat, spilling some spaghetti onto the pink one
>everyone here's some pretty strange profanity coming from you
>you quickly take out your chime and cast great heal on yourself
>ah, that's much better
>the rude one yells out
>"Someone get this hothead outta here!"
>it never ends, does it?

>You are Havel the Rock
>and spaghetti is just oozing out of your pockets
>the others look like their very furious at your outburst
>aw shit nigga, you f-
>why do you hear laughing?
>who is laughing?
>why is everyone starting to calm down?
>where is this laughter coming from?
>why is there spaghetti in your face now?
>"oh, I'm not going to lose this game."
>this ungodly Bloodborne still thinks this is a game
>...wait, everyone seems to be calming down because of this
>you take a gamble
"Okay! ARE YOU READY FOR ROUND 2?!"
>you pick up some spaghetti you dropped and hurl it at her...
>and you aimed for the wrong pink one
>not good
>"he he he"
"?!"
>the older pink one puts on a crazy face
>"FOOD FIGHT"
>you'll need a great spaghetti barrier after this
>everyone picks up their plates and starts chucking their food
>all forms of rock based food goes flying through the air
>they do not effect you at all, your armor is too strong
>please nerf
>the pie family seems to be dodging most of the rock filled food, except the rude one
>that brings asmile to your face
>you notice that Maud seems to be sitting on her chair, eating as if nothing out of the ordinary is happpening
>eventually, for some odd reason, they all start throwing the food only at you
>Time to tip the scales!

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you failed to tip the scales
>you thought of all the different ways to gain an advantage
>but all of were either too dangerous for them, or too many walls would be cheesed
>at this point, you're just eating whatever is thrown at your face
>damn, that's good cooking
>eventually, there is no more food to throw, and everyone calms down
>the pink one cleans herself off with...her tongue, and continues to laugh
>"Gee, that was fun! We got to eat and play with our food!"
>the brown one, covered on most of the food, walks up to his family
>"Alright everyone, go outside and get hosed off. We don't want to drag any food droppings around the house, do we?"
>they all run outside, leaving you with the brown one and Maud, who is still sitting there, now drinking some tea.
>"heh heh, at least you're not a stick in the mud like how we used to be. We'll talk about your job after we clean up."
"Works for me."
>the brown one leaves
>now its just you and Maud
>you decide to make conversation
"Let me guess, this kind of thing happens a lot?"
>"Yes."
>she sips her tea
>"Your rock armor kept you safe"
"Why, yes it did"
>"Your armor rocks"
>what
"I'll take that as a compliment. Not many people realize how strong rocks can be."
>"My sediments exactly. Do you want some tea?"
>well, it couldn't hurt
>its not like there are rocks in the tea
>you pour yourself a cup of tea
>as you drink it, Maud speaks up
>"I put some rocks in it to give it some flavor."
>oh shit, this might be a bad idea
>too late, you're already drinking it
>...
>this is some bomb ass tea

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you're really wondering just what kind of rocks are on this farm
>"The rocks on this farm are not normal rocks"
>this explains nothing!
>"Its like plants, except these ones really rock"
>are these puns?!
>"unlike plants, our rocks need to grow when its stone cold outside"
>yes they are
>you can't take much more of these puns of damage
>...although they were kind of funny
>so you instead drink more of this delicious tea
>the brown one comes back
>"Sorry, mister Havel, but you need to clean yourself up as well."
>crap, you forgot about that
>"We got a hose out back, so you can use that to clean all that food off of your armor"
>what the fuck is a hose?!
>"its something that sprays water at you, it would get the food out of that tuff armor"
>How does Maud always know...
>it matters not, you need to escape all these rock puns
>no matter how clever they are
>you follow the brown one outside and come to a long, green object
>"Well, there it is. I'll leave you to it then. I need to see if I can hire you in the first place, so let me get to that before we begin."
"Thank you, but how does this even wo-"
>he's already inside the house
>dammit
>you pick up the end of the "hose"
>there's no water coming from it...
>is there a way to force it to release water?
>after shaking the thing for about 5 minutes straight, you notice a valve near where the green part ends
>I guess that should do it
>you turn the valve and look into the end of the hose
>the water should come out soon enough
>how much water could come out of this little thing?

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you have just used Wrath of the Gods against the the evil hose
>luckily, the walls of the house are somehow not destroyed
>that's a first
>that vile hose sprayed water into your eyes at such an alarming rate, you almost thought you went blind
>after that little event, you notice that there are no traces of food on you...
>it all ended up on the walls of the house instead
>you assume that the force from your miracle blasted the food off of your armor
>you need to make note of that in the future
>oh well, time to meet up with the brown one and get this job thing under way
>you walk back inside, quickly noticing how the rude one is holding the pink one hostage, asking him questions about yourself
>why does she want to know why you wear "the mask" so badly?
>you decide not to get involved and you continue your search for the brown one
>maybe he's in some kind of work office or something like that...
>nope, he's just in the living room with a small stack of papers near him
"Pardon me, Igneous Rock, but can we talk about my employment?"
>"ah, Havel. I was about to come and get you. Please, have a seat."
>you sit on the sofa across from him
>hopefully this will go smoothly
>"Well now, Havel, it seems we are a little short on money at the moment. I can still hire you, but I need to be certain that you qualify for the position."
"And what, pray tell, will this position require of me?"
>"The only thing I need from you is strength. You need to be able to crack the rocks outside, round them up, and bring them to the barn."
>strength
>wow, this will be very simple
"I believe I have the strength needed to complete any task this job requires."
>"See, I know you're a strong... whatever you are, but I need to be absolutely certain about this, and I know exactly how to test you."
"Very well, let's hear it."

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you have been assigned with taking down the barn they currently have and building a new one
>things couldn't get any easier
>you both walk outside with the intent of going to said barn...
>until the brown one notices the absence of their unholy hose
>"Wait a minute, what happened to the hose and why is there food on my walls?"
>and he looked at me
>and I looked at him
>and he looked at ME
>and I looked at HIM
>and he LOOK AT ME
>and I LOOKED AT HIM
>and he said "I'm sorry, it must have been the rats"
>good
>now that the interruption has ended, you continue your way to the barn
>huh, it seems the twins and the old pink one are already there
>was this planned?
>"no it wasn't"
>SWEET GWYNDOLIN'S TRAP
>when did Maud get here?!
>you need to keep a sharper eye out for her
>the brown one seems to address everyone
>"Alright now, I know this barn has been with us for a long time, but its obvious that its going to fall apart soon. So, I've cleared it out recently so I can break it down and build a new one."
>he walks up to you
>"You came at the right time. It's not easy to break Rock Wood, you know, so this will accurately tell us if you're qualified to work on the farm."
>wait a minute
"Excuse me, but why do you need to break down such a sturdy barn in the first place?"
>"Well, rock wood might be sturdy when it comes to physical force, but it doesn't do the same when it comes to rain, lightning, or... snow. We were never able to really find out why, too"
>huh
>so it has massive physical defense, but poor elemental resistance.
>that shouldn't matter to you
"Alright, let's destroy this barn"
>you break into a sprint and charge towards one of the walls
>time to cheese some walls!

>You are Havel the Rock
>and your head hurts
>these walls
>this must be the work of an enemy Stand!
>...
>note to self, figure out why you are saying these things
>as you get up, the others seem to have noticed your first failed attempt
>the polite one speaks up
>"Mister Havel, are you alright? That didn't hurt, did it?"
>...
"I'm alright"
>alright, time for the dragon tooth
>you take it off of your back armor
>you're really glad it stays on there and never falls off
>you break into another sprint, this time, readying your weapon
>time to die, wall scum!
>your weapon makes contact with the barn...
>and you only made a dent in it
>this isn't possible
>no rock has ever withstood your an attack from your dragon tooth
>standing here
>you realize
>this wall is a worthy opponent!
>you bring out the chime
>you start to cast a miracle
>and sadly, the rude one needs to make a comment
>"So, mister giant thing, what's the next step of your master plan?"
>you finish casting Sacred Oath, a miracle that increases physical offensive and defensive capabilities
"Crashing this barn"
>You ready your weapon again and rush towards the enemy barn
"With no survivors!"
>You make contact with the rock wood wall again
>this time, it shatters it completely
>everyone stares in shock
>you don't stop there
>you start swing your dragon tooth in all directions, cheesing every wall you can find
>hot damn, you haven't had this much fun in a long time
>eventually, after you've hit pretty much every part of these walls, you hear the foundation start to collapse
>well, time to leave
>you jump out before the barn breaks down and turns into a pile of rubble
"Mission accomplished"

>You are Havel the Rock
>and your only worthy opponent in this world is now dead
>but you can rebuild him
>you have the technology
>the brown one seems to share this sentiment
>"Well then, Havel. You sure have shown your strength. Rock Wood is some of the hardest types of rocks we got on our farm, so don't expect all rocks to be this tough."
>that's a relief
>you can't use Sacred Oath too often
>"Now its time for the the other part of the test, your Endurance. We have the supplies all here, all you need to do is help us build another barn. You're doing most of the heavy lifting, however."
"This shouldn't be too hard, but I need to know how you need it built before I can work."
>He passes you the blueprints for their new barn
>it seems very basic, just with more areas to hold certain rocks for storage
>You were never one to be good at building, but it can't be that hard
>but before you start
"Excuse me, Limestone?"
>she seems a little surprised at you calling her name
>"Yeah, what?"
"I would appreciate it if you stopped making any remarks to my failures in the future."
>"And why would I do that?!"
"Because if you keep it up, I'll see what breaks first, your will or your body."
>everyone gasps
>the brown one seems pretty angry at that statement, but soon his face changes to that of understanding
>the older pink one seems to want to end this conflict
>"Alright you two, Havel, don't make anymore threats like that or you're already fired, and Limestone, stop taunting him with your little comments."
"Very well"
>"Whatever"
>after that little conflict, you notice that the pink one and Maud are pulling up some Rock Wood from a wagon
>they look like they've already been formed into building materials
>you start to think that building a new barn was already in their plans, but they were either too lazy to knock this one down, or were waiting for someone else to do it.
>oh well, its time to start building a barn...
>wait
>why do you hear music?

>You are Havel the Rock
>and why is everyone singing?!
>where is this music coming from?!
>how can this be possible?!
>they all seem to be singing in rhythm
>except for Maud
>who seems to be ignoring it entirely
>you're deeply disturbed by this random event
>...and they keep saying the same lyrics over and over again
>Raise this barn this, Raise this barn that
>1 2 3 4
>NO, GET IT OUT OF YOUR HEAD
>although they are building at a fast rate, you are able to keep up and, because of their speed, you're throwing them the materials to save time
>they're catching the pieces just fine, however
2 HOURS LATER
>Raise this barn, Raise this barn
>1 2 3 4
>Together you can kill me now
>1 2 3 4
>you finally get the rest of the pieces in place
>the barn seems to be done
>...and they're still singing
>"we raised this barn, raised this barn, yes w-"
"SHUT UUUUUUUUUUUUUUP!"
>they all stop to look at you
"SHUT UP. SHUT UP. ENOUGH SINGING. NO MORE. I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE. PLEASE, JUST SHUT UP"
>they all look pretty confused right now
"I don't know how you were all singing for that long, or how music just started appearing out of thin air. All I know is that I cannot listen to it anymore!"
>the pink one speaks up
>"Havel, didn't you feel the Music of Harmony?"
>the what of who now?
"Explain"
>"how do you not kn-"
"EXPLAIN"
>"Well, if you don't know, when certain special events happen, the Music of Harmony within us all comes out, allowing everyone to make beautiful music with each other. Its a way of being in sync with one another, which is why we use it when we're all working on an important task, like building this barn. The magic within us all is what creates it in the first place.
>...
>MAGIC

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you just used Great Magic Barrier
"W-what do you mean,'magic within us all'?"
>The pink one now has a look of fear, most likely realizing what she just said
>"Well, uh, yeah. Everyone in Equestria has some kind of magic within themselves, but its used in different ways."
>no
>please don't say everyone can use their magic
>"Everyone can use their magic, but only unicorns can manipulate it to do things like pick up objects, create something, all that stuff."
>this is murder
>"Besides, Havel, if you heard the Music of Harmony, then you must have some kind of magic within you order to even be aware of it."
>...
"Magic within me..."
>you pick up your weapon
"This is why I've been acting so strange. This land is tainting me with it's magic."
>the polite one retorts
>"Please, mister Havel, this isn't the magic like you've described to us before. This magic has only ever helped us. No pony in history has ever been harmed by the magic within us all."
>rude dude time
>"Except for Unicorns..."
>"LIMESTONE!"
>...
>its time to see if this magic is truly the one you know of
"I must ask a question, and I expect an answer."
>the pink one steps forward
"All of your magic, does it derive from one's intelligence, or is it a natural substance."
>"I don't know about unicorn magic, but our Earth pony magic is only used at an unconscious level. You can be the dumbest earth pony in all of Equestria and you can still use magic in some way."
>it doesn't stem from intelligence...
>they might be right, this is not the same magic I know from my world
>except unicorns
>those ones still cannot be trusted
"Very well. I will believe that. For now"
>the pink one hugs you
>"You're brave for facing your fears, Havel"
>fears?
>"Courage is the magic that turns dreams into reality, Havel"
"Pinkie"
>"yes?"
"Don't say that ever again"

>You are Havel the Rock
>and that was the dumbest line you've ever heard
>no matter, on to business!
"Igneous Rock, I would like to know if I'm hired or not."
>"Boy, you're one crazy creature, I'll tell you hwat. Based on what you've told me so far, that 'magic' line should have made you try to kill us, but it seems you're starting to learn how to control your anger."
>you're not an angry person...
>are you?
>"You're a hard worker, Havel. I'll hire you on two conditions."
>you can already tell how much you won't like this
>"For starters, you are to keep your anger in check. If you lose your cool and hurt anyone in my family, you're gone."
>ok, not too bad
>"The other condition is pretty simple, If you break anything on the farm you're not supposed to, it comes out of your pay. this includes anything NOT on the job too."
>oh dear
>can't break anything
>looks like the walls will be spared during my time here
>you just need to be more careful
"I accept these conditions."
>the old pink one jumps for... joy?
>she goes to hug you along with the pink one and speaks up
>"Alrighty then Havel, looks like you're hired! Welcome to the Pie Family Rock Farm"
>The twins walk up to you as well
>the polite one speaks first
>"Its nice to welcome you here. I hope we can learn more about one another during your stay. Maybe we can even be friends..."
>and then the rude one ruins it
>"To Tartarus with that! I want to know why he puts on that stupid mask all the time! He's so mysterious, I just need to figure him out!"
>ok, you need to put an end to this
"If you must know, no one cared who I was before I put on 'the mask.' I wear it because of-"
>the brown one interrupts you, also joining in the hug
>"Just shut up and enjoy the moment."
>The whole Pie Family seems to have come in for a group hug
>except for Maud
>who seems to be tending to some rocks in the distance
>she seems to not be into this whole "cheery and forgiving" crap
>good, at least you won't have to worry about her
>you motion for everyone to stop hugging you
>good, they complied
"Thank you for the job. Now, if you would excuse me, I'm going to break some rocks."
>need to wash away the anger
>the brown one smirks
>"heh, looks like someone's eager to work. Just remember to round them up and bring them to the barn for storage. The rocks we need today are near where Maud is right now, so just work with her if you want company."
>working on the farm with Maud?
>best thing you've heard in the past few hours
"I'll get to that"
>"Oh, and Havel"
>you turn to see the pink one
>"Thanks for not getting angry at us. Its nice to see that the Magic of Friendship between us"
>MAGIC?!
>wait, what is this warm feeling you're getting within you?!
>you can feel the magic overtaking you!
>it is a good pain!
>...wait, you remember this feeling
>its the feeling of knowing that someone cares for you...
>you've forgotten what its like to feel wanted
>this is good
"...y-you too"

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you love your job
>you just hit rocks all day, smashing them into rubble, and gathering them up
"For once, I can hit things all day to my heart's content!"
>every now and then, you come across one or two rocks that need some extra power
>like this piece of granite right here
"come on and..."
>SLAM
>its all the more sweeter when they are tough
>as you are doing your job, you notice how Maud is doing her job as well
>she's not smashing it all like the way you do your business
>it looks as though she's just poking the rocks really fast
>and then they crumble!
>its almost like she's hitting them in key points, allowing them to be destroyed.
>fascinating
>this entire time, there's been a huge boulder just staring at you
>waiting to be smashed
>you walk up to the boulder and ready your weapon
>Maud seems to notice this
>"You won't break it"
"Really now, and why is that?"
>"That's bedrock. I'm the only one who knows how to break it."
"I don't believe that. If you 'grow' bedrock, then wouldn't others know how to break it as well?"
>"we started growing them a few years ago. The only reason we are is because I am the only pony in the world who knows how to break it without magic."
>don't believe her lies
"We'll see about that"
>You swing down your mighty dragon tooth...
>and your weapon just bounces off of it
>didn't even put a dent in it...
>you got this
>you take out your chime and cast not one, but two miracles
>its time for Sacred Oath and Sunlight blade
>both you and your weapon are now stronger!
>you ready your weapon
>you sprint and jump at the mighty boulder!
>SMACK
>your weapon still bounced off
>so did you
>you land with a large "THUD"
>"told you"
"ugh, fine then. Show me how you do it then!"
>Maud walks up to the boulder
>she seems to be examining it...
>and then you hear music
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaY1ihyBtbA

>You are Havel the Rock
>and what the fuck are you witnessing
>You see Maud sit up on her hind legs and her piece of blue clothing seems to just burst off
>her face is still emotionless
>after a second of standing there, she starts to punch the rock at many different points
>oh my Gwyn, not even the famous Prince Ricard of Astora was this fast
>she keeps walking around the boulder, still keeping up her flurry of attacks
>all of a sudden, she just stops
>she goes back onto four legs
>...and just walks away?!
"Uh, Maud? The boulder is still..."
>you hear her muttering something under her breath
>it sounds like gibberish to you
>was that even in English?
>wait, there's a sound coming from the boulder
>somehow, the boulder starts to crack
>and now it just crumbled into small pieces...
>you turn to Maud, her outfit is somehow back on her body, like it was never destroyed
>"Can you pick up these pieces? I'm done for the day."
"I...uh...how...it...gone...rock...dead..."
>she just walks away
>...
>what kind of technique was that?
>her punches didn't seem as strong as your attack, but they were still able to completely shatter something you couldn't even harm
>it was almost like it was destroyed from the inside out
>but how..
>as you pick up the remains of the bedrock, there are only 2 things you are thinking of
>where did Maud learn how to use such a Mystic Arte?
>...and where can you learn the same?

>you are Havel the Rock
>and you have just finished your first day of your new job
>not easy, but not hard
>feels good mang
>how long were you out on the farm?
>judging by the night sky, it was a long day
>as you are coming near the house to rest, you notice Maud sitting on the roof.
>a pony on the roof
>sounds crazy, no?
>it seems she used a latter to get up there
>time to get some answers
>SOCIAL LINK, GO!
>you use the same ladder to get up onto the roof and sit down next to her
>you notice how she's holding her hoof up while staring North towards a big Star
>"you're wondering how I was able to do that."
"Were my intentions that obvious?"
>"Yes."
>she pulls up her blue clothing to reveal her cutie mark
>its a rock
>well, that might explain everything
>"I always liked rocks, so I learned everything there is to know about rocks. Even my pet is a rock."
>wot
>error Havel_Brain.exe has stopped responding
>she pulls out a pebble from her pocket
>"This is my pet. His name is Boulder. He's kept me company for a long time. He's the only one who listens to me all the time besides Pinkie."
"You feel alone"
>Maud turns to face you
"I know what its like to feel alone and exiled, but I was forced into that."
>"I don't act like other ponies, so they treat me very differently. I don't really like being with other ponies anyway, besides Pinkie."
>you guess that Maud was really close the the pink one
"I was never really close to anyone either, besides other Bishops. I always liked it when I was in a quiet area with no one loud talking to me. That's why I don't have a problem talking to you."
>"Alright"
>damn, you thought that would have gotten a different reaction out of her
>"At least we share similar preferences"
"Indeed we do."
>"Want to hear some of my poetry?"
"You're a writer? What kind of poetry do you write?"
>"Rocks. They are all about Rocks"
"Very well, let's hear some."
>she pulls out a piece of paper from her blue coat
>this should be interesting

>You are Havel
>and for now, you're dropping the Rock title
>you never want to hear the word rock ever again
>you listened to Maud read her poetry about rocks
>and, although well written, she uses the word rock TOO many times
>you somehow managed to keep your composure during her little poetry spree...
>FOR 4 HOURS
>after she was done, you and Maud climbed down the latter and decided to head to bed
>*sigh*
>its nice have a bed to sleep on
>you take a good look at the guest room
>it looks surprisingly pink
>no seriously, everything is pink
>everything
>maybe this room had once belonged to the pink one
>...which would explain her sleeping on the floor
>huh, maybe she is allowing you to sleep on the bed
>I guess she's not so bad after all
>you climb into bed, ready for a nice sleep without any rocks...
7 HOURS LATER
"oh yes, Reah, I would love to know more about what lies down in your gaping dragon."
>"well, bring out your dragon tooth and brace for combat..."
>dis gonna b-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K9xe39zWLY
>GOOD GWYN'S BEARD, WHAT IS THIS NOISE
>the next thing you know, you are laying down in a bed
>with the noise still being heard
>you see the pink one, the polite one, and the rude one all dancing around the room
>you also notice a small rectangular box is making the noise
>the pink one starts to yell
>"WOO HOO, this music really ROCKS"
>oh no
>"You're right, Pinkie, this music positively rocks!
>please, don't let the rude one make it worse
>"Yeah, not even the big old rock on the bed can rock to these rocking tunes. He can't even wake up!"
>NOPE
>you immediatly spring from the bed, run to the little box
>and Bash it's fukin head it
"Please, keep it down."
>the rude one makes everything worse
>"I thought that big old rock slept like a rock too"
"AND STOP TALKING ABOUT ROCKS"
>after that outburst, the three of them run out of the room
>good, at least you can sleep now...
>until the brown one comes in
>"That's coming out of your paycheck"
>FUCK

>You are Havel
>and you are continuing your job destroying rocks
>you've been at the farm for about a week now
>it seems like this will be the normal routine
>get up, do your job, something random happens once a day, and go back to sleep
>at least its staying interesting
>hopefully you will only have to deal with the Pie family and no one else
>you lift your weapon to smash a big rock...
>FLASH
"AH!"
>your eyes are blinded by a bright light!
>you drop your dragon tooth and cover your helmet
>"Faaaaantastic!"
>what?
"ugh, who caused such a bright light to blind my eyes?"
>you open your eyes
>damn, they hurt
>you look for the source of that light
>and your eyes lock onto a grey pony wearing a black jacket...
>he seems to not have a horn or wings
>that's a relief
>"Alright, this is the scoop I've been waiting for!"
>you run up to the pony
>and give him an intimidating glare
"Who are you?"
>"uh, hi, here's my card if you want an answer ok bye"
>he throws a card at you and tries to run away
>it would have worked if you didn't grab his tail
>you pick up the card and read the name on it
"Foto Watcher?"
>"yeah, that's it."
"and this thing on your neck?"
>"hey, don't touch my camera!"
>a camera?
>you've heard about this
>the polite one showed told you about one she used to have
>it captures the image of whatever you're pointing the camera at and locks it inside a photo...
>wait...
"Shouldn't your name have a 'PH' instead of an 'F'?"
>"Hey, don't insult my name! I'm not just a normal pony who is defenseless, I've covered wars, you know."
"It seems you're just a pony with a spelling error in their name, why are you here?"
>"I'm not telling you anything"
"and I'm not letting you go until you do"
>"fine, I'm a Journalist who wanted to find out who you were so I can get a story for the newspaper."
>not good
>people are learning of your existence in this world...
>not that you made it hard for them to know of you
"I have questions for you, and I expect more answers."

>You are Havel
>and this pony has given you quite a bit of information
>your antics in Ponyville caused quite an uproar
>many towns have heard of your fights, including this grey one's hometown, Manehatten, and Canterlot
>most likely they've heard nothing but bad news
>however, you see this Journalist as an opportunity to set things straight
"So tell me, Foto, you want to know more about me, but why?
>"Isn't it obvious? You're a completely new species who managed to take on princess Twilight Sparkle. You're the biggest scoop of the century!"
"And whatever you learn, will this information be published for all to see?"
>"Hell yeah, I just need to ask you some questions and I'll... I mean we'll be famous!"
"Alright, but only on the condition that you must put only what I tell you into your 'scoop'."
>"No problem with that."
"Very well, let us begin"
>"Alright, what's your name anyway?"
"Havel the Rock"
>"and where are you from?"
"Not of this world. I'm from the land of ancient lords, Lordran."
>"woah, so you're some kind of freaky alien, huh?"
"If you mean 'not of this world', then yes."
>"Alright alright. Now then, mister Havel, why did you come into Ponyville and pick a fight with our newest princess?"
"My hatred of magic lead me to believe she was evil and must be purged. I would have killed her if not for her friends. After our fight, I learned how good this Twilight Sparkle really is, so I am now trying to earn money to restore what I've destroyed in Ponyville."
>"So that explains why you're now at a Rock Farm, huh?"
"Indeed"
>"Awesome. Now, are you going to be any threat to any other ponies who cross your path, like any more unicorns?"
"I have learned that magic in this world is different from mine. I will not harm any other pony just for knowing magic, but I would prefer them not to use it near me."
>"Good, at least everyone will know they have nothing to worry about. Now, onto some personal questions."
>you mean like the first couple questions?
>"Alright Havel, what are your hobbies? Are you a knight? Why do you wear this armor all the time? What's this I've heard about a curse?"
"This conversation is over. Just know that I am not anyone's enemy. Now, off with you."
>"Alright, I've got enough anyway. Everyone will beg to get this info."
>you don't respond as you get back to breaking rocks
>the black jacket one starts to walk away, but turns around
>"Hey big guy."
"Yes?"
>"Foto Watcher. Remember that name 'cause the whole world's gonna know it in three days."
"Why three days?"
>"Because my friend is a pegasus with a chariot, and he's picking me up in three days. I might come back just to get some more pictures. Speaking of pictures, say cheese."
"Walls?"
>you were Blinded by Light again
>damn that camera
>as your vision returns to you, the black jacket one is no where to be found


>You are Havel
>and you are considering putting the rock title back in
>after all, you work with rocks so much, its only right
>its the end of another day on the job
>you love your job
>but you still miss your home
>at least its bearable to be here
>the Pie family is a very... interesting group, even though Pinkie went back to Ponyville
>especially Maud
>as you walk back to the house, you see her in the normal spot
>sitting on the roof, with her hoof up, looking at the North Star
>you still never know why she does it
>maybe its something she's grown attached to
>you usually don't interrupt her while she's up there
>mostly because you fear her endless rock poetry
>but tonight, you decide to sit with her
"Hello there, Maud."
>"Hi"
>you gaze up at the stars
>you never really sit down and look at them, but they really are...
>"beautiful"
"huh?"
>"you were looking at the stars. you like them too"
"Yes. I never really bothered to look at them until now"
>"you're also wondering if I can teach you the technique I used on the boulder."
>DAMMIT, how doe she always know?!
>"Your next line is,' I guess I never stop being obvious'."
"I guess I never stop being obvious..."
>?!
>..she's psychic
>"No, I'm just really good at reading people's next course of action. I never can really hold a conversation, understand people's jokes, or why they use them, but I've noticed a pattern."
>huh, that explains everything
>"And to answer your question, yes."
"Wait, what?"
>"I'll help you with learning my technique, but I doubt you'll learn it anyway."
"Then why are you helping me"
>"I'm bored"
>ouch, that actually hurt
>"and you're not someone I don't understand."
>wot
"Well then, shall we start tomorrow?"
>"I guess"
>you are almost tempted to smash the roof just to get to your bed faster
>almost
>you simply leave Maud to her star gazing, go to your bed, and go the fuck to sleep

>You are Havel the rock
>and let's get down to business
>to learn just how she does her mystic arte
>you've collected an extra amount of rocks to get some free time
>after you finish your job early, Maud has instructed you to meet her behind the barn
>you head straight there
>only to be greeted by 5 Bedrock Boulders
>and a note on the middle one
>"Break all of these boulders. You need to think like how the rock thinks, and feel like how a rock feels. That's the only way you'll learn how to break these rocks. I can't teach you this, so you're on your own." - Maud
>CAN'T TEACH YOU?!
>THEN WHY DID SHE SAY SHE COULD LAST NIGHT?!
>wait, there's a note on the back
>"I only said that so you could come here."
>dammit, you've been tricked!
>you have no idea what she means at all
>so how can you learn?!
>fuck it, let's just try to imitate her
>you walk up to one of the boulders and examine it
>yup, just a normal boulder
>still just as hard
>ok, she just punched it really fast, right?
>you get ready to attack and-
>FLASH
"DAMMIT"
>your eyes are blinded again
>must be that black jacket one
>your eyes clear up, and wouldn't you know it, he's right there
>"nice"
"I thought you were gone"
>"Hey, my buddy isn't going to be here for another two days, so I thought I'd get a few more pictures."
"I would prefer being undisturbed."
>"Fine, how about I turn off the flash for my camera, will that make it any better."
"As long as you keep your mouth shut and that flash gone, very well."
>you go back to your attempt
>you unleash your onslaught of attacks...
>NOW
>you start punching the boulder with all your might, with speed that could almost rival Maud's
>almost
>after a good minute of punching, you begin to slow down to see your results...
>and you only moved the boulder, inflicting no damage on it at all
>"damn, you remind me of a friend I know who did the same thing to move a boulder. Have you ever heard of someone named Chr-."
"ENOUGH."
>this is going to be harder than you thought

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you must have that title to help think like a rock
>...
>forget that last part, you still have no idea how you're supposed to go about this
>you try imagining you are hard as a rock
>nope
>trying to poke it a lot, like Maud
>negative
>you try punching it a lot again
>narp
"DAMN, this is getting me nowhere!"
>the black jacket one has been watching me this whole time
>"Have you really been trying to break that boulder with your... those are hands, right?"
"Yes, yes, and I thought you were supposed to stay quiet."
>"Sorry, but I've been a wrestler in the past, and let me tell you, there's no way you can grow strong enough to break something like this."
"That's a lie, someone on this farm completely decimated a boulder just like this one with her hooves."
>"Well then, since it looks like you're not ready to give up, why not try and think like her? Maybe try and act like her, or see like her."
"Huh... that might work. Why are you trying to help me?"
>"Because I want to capture the moment you break that thing. The more pictures I have, the better."
>figures
>the sun has just set
>maybe you should head inside for the day...
>hell no, you're figuring this out right now
>think and see like Maud...
>she's quiet, monotone, likes rocks, strong like them too...
>and she seems to always examine things in objects, not in people...
>dammit, what about this can help?!
>what else does she do?
>she sits on the roof every night
>and stares at that star...
"hmm..."

>You are Havel the Rock
>and you are considering trying what Maud does every night
>she stares up at that north Star...
>what else does she do?
>oh, her hoof!
>she holds her hoof up at the star...
>well, here goes nothing
>you hold your fist up at the North Star
>...
>and nothing happens
>wait a minute, that note
>think like how a rock thinks
>feel like a rock
>a rock is...
"Indestructible."
>all of a sudden, you see the North Star glow
>along with six other stars, making a total of seven
>what the hell are you witnessing?
>nothing seems to be happening
>what is it do-
>A VISION
>you see a vast array of lights, but they all carry information
>everything about any rock in this world
>how they are made, how they work, and their strengths and weaknesses
>you see into infinity
>and beyond
>about rocks
>the vision ends, but you have everything you need
>now to see the results
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaY1ihyBtbA
"HAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
>that familiar music
>you start gaining immense strength
>your muscles gain in size, so much so that your armor get's blown off your massive chest
>you'll need to get that fixed
>the black jacket one ran behind the bar in fear of your muscles
>the boulder is in front of you
>you see everything about the boulder
>especially where to punch
>you ready your attacks
>GO
>you start punching the boulder repeatedly, but only in certain spots
>all while screaming at the top of your lungs
>after a minute of hitting all these points, you abruptly stop, but something seems to control you for a second
>you speak involuntarily
"Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken!"
>what?!
>what did you just say?
>wait, that's what Maud said quietly when she destroyed her boulder!
>which means...
>the boulder in front of you starts to crack, and then shatters in front of you
>the black jacket one comes out of hiding, and both of you share the same sentiments
"wow"

>You are Havel the Rock
>and what the fuck was that
>you and the black jacket one are just staring at the remains of the boulder
>"Shit! I didn't take a picture.
"what a shame. Foto, since you've helped me, sort of, with figuring out how to even do this, I'll try it again. This time, don't forget."
>"Excellent!"
>you go up to another boulder
>blah blah blah, same old shit
>weird music
>Jojo
>wondering where you thought of that
>something something weird language
>ded
>"Awesome! got all the pics I needed for the day."
"Alright then, I'll take my leave. I would expect you will come by tomorrow for one last exchange with me?"
>"Pretty much. I'll need to learn that technique soon anyway. Might help against some psychopaths."
"Excuse me?"
>"Cheese."
>FLASH
>this is starting to get annoying
>again, he's gone
>oh well, time to confront Maud on just what the fuck happened
>"You learned that the stars in the sky hold infinite knowledge."
>GREAT SPOOKY NITO
>she needs to really stop doing that
>"I won't. I learned about this during all those nights of gazing at the stars. My love and passion for rocks allowed me to think and feel like one, and I was looking at the north star that night. You know what happens next."
"I cannot believe you figured that out just like that. So that star helps with knowledge of rocks?"
>"Everything about rocks. strength, endurance, everything. I saved you about ten years of time trying to figure this out."
"I still do not fully know the reason of why you even helped me with this."
>"I already told you, I don't dislike being around you. You might be my only friend besides my sister Pinkie."
>wow, Maud truly believes you are her friend
>splendid!
>"I'm going to bed, have fun with her."
>...wait what?
>she walks away, leaving you to figure out exactly what she meant
>you know what, no
>you're not even going to attempt to figure out this one
>you walk back to the boulders to pick up the armor that was blown off your chest due to your new found strength
>damn, you knew these muscles were passed down your family for generations, but these are something else
>you pick up the armor and walk towards the house
>...but not before hearing the familiar sound of MAGIC behind you
>the sound of teleportation
>you turn around to see a large dark blue pony with a very strange blue mane
>are those wings and a horn?
"Hello Havel, We've been searching for you."

>You are Havel the Rock
>and why must these MAGIC ponies bother you so
>"Do not be alarmed, we know your hatred is what drives you sometimes, so we will refrain from using any spells for the time being."
"..."
>"We see you are not willing to talk. There is no reason to be against us, Havel."
"..."
>"You must be wondering who we are. I am Princess Luna, co-ruler of Equestria and the ruler of the moon. We control the night sky and everything in it."
"..."
>"We are also the keeper of dreams. We help anypony who suffers from nightmares during their sleep, but we can keep track of all other normal dreams, and recently, We've seen yours."
"What?"
>"That is how we know so much about you in the first place. We have been examining your dreams and nightmares since your first night in Equestria."
"Then you know of my battles with the undead and those filthy mages?"
>"Yes"
"My fallen comrades and the undead curse?"
>"Yes"
"...wanting to have sex with R-"
>"YES, THAT ONE TOO."
>shit, you were hoping she'd say no to that
>you wonder just how deep some of your dreams have gone
>"We also know of how much you were willing to kill anyone who practiced sorcery, even those trusted by Gwyn."
"?!"
>"And how your hatred had you deemed a traitor, for killing innocent people who were only researching sorcery, not practicing it"
"stop"
>You were locked into your tower, closed from the world, it's purpose to let your hatred fade away. By the time it had mostly distinguished, your land was dead, and you were stuck there until you went hollow."
"enough!"
>she stepped closer
>"And we know the real reason of why you lost to that strange man in the first place! You wanted to die so you may go hollow and never have to think of all of this ever again! Not because of a job or protecting your home, YOU WERE IN DENIAL!"
"BITE YOUR TONGUE!"
>you rushed at her with your new found strength, but not before casting Great Magic Barrier on yourself
>you will not let her live with this knowledge!

>You are Havel the Rock
>AND THIS DARK BLUE BITCH USED HER MAGIC TO INVADE YOUR DREAMS
>she knows everything about you
>she can see your dreams
>was that the presence you've always felt?
>it must have been!
>filthy mages
>she could have altered your dreams
>maybe your mind?
>or your memories?!
>NO
>you charge at her and use your fists to try and cave in her skull
>she teleported
>using magic in combat
>THAT'S IT
"You magic users think you can do whatever you want? Say what you please? I AM THE ONE WHO BEGS TO DIFFER!
>you never stop running towards her, even when she teleports
>you can sense where she is by feeling the vibrations through the rocks on the field
"You wonder why my anger towards mages is so great? TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR ACTIONS!"
>the dark blue one never speaks, only continuing to dodge you
"You've entered my mind, seen what I've seen. How do I know you haven't altered anything? I WOULD BE SURPRISED IF YOU DIDN'T CHANGE ANYTHING!"
>eventually, you land a hit on one of her hind legs, shattering the bone
>she teleports away again, but this time, it looks like the dark blue one is readying a magical attack
>magic damage
>Great Magic Barrier
>pick one
>you continue to charge at her
>not like her magic matters
>all of a sudden, you feel a wave of magic all around you
>it only feels like paper cuts to you
>still hurts, but only a little
>after the magic wave ends, you see the bitch standing there, terror is clear in her eyes
"Always using magic to solve your problems, never giving anyone else a chance at success, though combat or at life itself. YOU'RE A FUCKING DISGRACE!"
>you run up to the bitch and grab her
"Mages always live without any fear, knowing too well how superior they are. No one can disturb their research, so they live in their homes, learning how to make their powers grow, without a care in the world."
>she tries to teleport away, but your great magic barrier is disruping her casting
"But they will always hear a knock on the door as long as I live. If any magician hears that knock at their front door, know that I AM THE ONE WHO KNOCKS."
>you then pick her up and Suplex her into a piece of Lignite, causing the rock to shatter in the process
>you let her go with the knowledge she is dead
>no one can survive something like that
>you start to walk away and...
>"Now, I'm angry"
"Huh?!"

>You are Havel the Rock
>and how is this damn horse still alive?!
>"You under estimate the power of an Alicorn. You didn't even realize all the spells we've used, have you?"
"What?!"
>"Yes, during your senseless rampage, We have been examining your barrier. It is great against most magic, but we've already found some flaws..."
>you run up to the 'Alicorn'
"You shouldn't talk down to your opponent, especially if you have no means of hurting m- GAH."
>all of a sudden, you cannot move at all
>your muscles feel like they are on fire
>you feel pain all around your body
>"...such as it's inability to stop any poison from entering your body, magical or not."
"What...did you do?!"
>"during the wave of magical energy that was engulfing your vision, we've used our magic to alter ourselves. Since you've proven yourself more than capable of killing us, we've made our skin and bones able to withstand any amount of physical pain you can throw at us, but that's only the beginning."
"That doesn't explain...*cough*"
>you start coughing up blood
>its everywhere in your helmet
>"It never occurred to you why all that magical energy only felt like cuts? That's all they were, it's only purpose was to allow our poison entry into your body, which just so happened to also encase our entire body"
"So, when I..*cough* grabbed you."
>"Exactly, you've doomed yourself the moment you touched us."
>she starts walking towards you
>its clear that she won
>even her broken leg is now perfectly healed
>"it is clear to us how dangerous you really are, refusing to let your past go, and attempting killing anyone who you deem evil. Give us one reason to let you roam around Equestria any longer, monster."
"*cough* heh heh heh heh"
>"hmm?"
"HAHAHAHAHAH*cough*HEHEHEHENYOHOHOHOHO"
>"It seems you've gone mad, an even better reason to kill you right now."
>you gain enough strength to take off your helmet, allowing all the blood to run out onto your chest
"You... you've only done one thing throughout this 'fight'. Think back to everything I've been saying. You control *cough* whatever it is you want to control, say what you please, and no one can stop you."
>"..."
"You say that I kill who I deem *cough* evil, but are you not doing the same as we speak?!
>you start coughing violently
>how much more can you really take?
"and throughout all this, you say I am the monster because of my actions, huh? *cough* You want to see a real monster? Find a mirror."
>"I am not a monster! I will never become like that again!"
>that seemed to have gotten her attention
>she even lost that "we" speak she uses
>wait, what does she mean by that anyway?
>might as well take a chance
"A monster kills anyone they want, whether they be good or evil. Tell me, princess, *cough* WHAT ARE YOU DOING RIGHT NOW?!"
>all of a sudden, her voice becomes the loudest sound you've ever heard
>"SILENCE, NAIVE. I ONLY DO WHAT I MUST FOR MY PEOPLE, NOT FOR MYSELF. I ONLY KILL THOSE WHO ARE EVIL!"
"So do I! *cough* now come on, prove my point. Kill me! SHOW ME JUST HOW MUCH OF A MONSTER YOU REALLY ARE!"
>you hear her scream at the top of her lungs, her horn glowing with immense power
>this is it then, done in by a mage
>at least you will finally get to see your comrades...
>you feel the poison start to truly overpower you
>as you are about to lose consciousness, you feel warmth around you
>almost like its...
>sunlight...