Anons New Chapter 2: Monsters and Heroes.

> "AIIIEEEE!!!"
> The ear piercing scream made you jolt awake.
> Looking around you could see that night had fallen.
> Then the scream came again...
> Someone was in trouble.
> Gripping the edges of the bed and nearly crushing them you pulled yourself out.
> You already almost passed out from the pain just even getting up.
> Swiping your feet over and placing them on the side of the bed you stand up, nearly falling over.
> With a grunt you reach over and grab the bottom of the bed.
> Effortlessly you tear off a thick strip of wood, making a makeshift cane.
> Sticking it into the ground you regain yourself before going to head out the door.
> Uhg.
> The Doctor and his crew must have already heard it...
> Looking back at the window you ponder on it for a second.
> Whatever needed to be done...
> With a grunt you began to stiffly run towards the window.
> It gave no resistance as you crashed through it.
> Slamming into the ground you almost fell over.
> Your muscles almost gave out right there.
> But you held...
> The scream rang throughout the night air again, you turned and headed towards it.
> This damn ghetto cane was slowing you down too much.
> If you could run you would already be at the source...
> The world bounded up and down as you practically hobbled towards the source.
> Turning a corner you could see a crowd of ponies gathered outside.
> They were gathered around something...
> Coming to a stop and making you way over you easily pushed past them all.
> Derpy lay on the ground...
> Dropping your cane you lumber over and kneel down, feeling for a pulse.
> There was one.
> She didn't seem to be harmed just unconscious.
> "Alright, alright get out of our way!"
> Not now...
> Dash and the Elements pushed past the crowd.
> They stopped when they saw you holding Derpy.
> "You!" Dash shouted narrowing her eyes.
> Rarity and Applejack also glared at you.
> You rose to full height and frowned.
> You didn't have time for this.
> "Anonymous what happened!?" Twilight shouted.
"She just unconscious. I don't see any bruises or anything..."
> Twilight groaned.
> "This is why we should have dealt with the monster first!"
> All of a sudden a drone of arguments rose throughout the crowd.
> What the hell was going on?
> Lumbering over you scooped up the Elements, including dash.
> They let out a cry of surprise as you moved away from the crowd.
> Nobody seemed to want to give chase...

> Despite their struggling they couldn't get your arm to budge.
> Even if it had caused you a great deal of pain to move like this that didn't matter.
> Dropping them all on the ground save for Derpy you tower over them.
> Applejack and Rainbow shot up instantly, attempting to challenge your stature.
> Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy seemed to afraid of you to say anything.
> Rarity just kept silent and glared at you.
> Twilight was already getting up and dusting herself off with her wings.
"Explain."
> Twilight opened her mouth to speak.
> "We don't have to explain anything!"
> Dash was in your face instantly.
> What?
> "You've got to tell me first! What in tartarus did you do!? There is no way someone like you could beat somepony like me!"
> Is this really happening?
"Um, knocked out mare in my arms, monster on the loose, and you're really still talking about the Triathlon?"
> A hoof struck your face.
> Among all the pain you had endured at the event.
> That was nothing.
> Turning back to her you could see tears welling up in her eyes.
> She seemed to try and fail to form words.
> But you already had a few in mind.
> The other mares were speechless, just kind of watching what was going down.
> She just hit you.
"You just hit me..."
> The realization of what she had done set in on her.
> She was going to try and save face though...
> "I had worked so hard to train for that. I've put years into honing my skills and body just so I could win something like that."
> She sniffled and wiped away some of her tears.
> "And then you come and destroy all of the in three months! That's not fair!"
> Her friends softened their gazes and nodded along with her.
> Rarity stepped up.
> "You made everything she worked for look like nothing Anon, don't you know what that does to a mare?"
> Fluttershy patted Rainbows back.
> She whispered into her ear as Pinkie Pie and Twilight joined them.
> What..
"What..."
> The pain began to fade away, being replaced by your rising anger.
"You were hurt...."
> Your jaw crunched to the side as it all began to set in.
> Taking a step forward you glare down at the mares.
"You all spout about friendship, but when it comes down to it you're terrible at understanding it."
> They all turned back to you.
> Rarity looked appalled before going to say something.
> You didn't give her the chance.
> A single, wordless glare shut her up.
"You...."
> Dash flinched.
"You were the one that got me involved in the first place, with your terrible 'prank'. Well that's over, I won get over it."
> You turned to leave before it could escalate.
> Someone else could tell you about the monster...
> "I-I, Y-You!"
> Dash gave a warcry and shot forward.
> You felt something tackle your back and take you down.
> Derpy flew out of your grip and slammed into the ground a couple feet away.
> Dash laughing at you...
> Pinkie Pie playing you...
> The pain and stiffness began to fade away.
> As you watched Derpys limp body slam into the ground a couple of feet away a headache began to pound away at your head.
> The night went silent...
> You could hear Twilight yelling something to the others.
> Rainbow Dash was peeled off of your back as you stared forward at Derpy.
> You were just trying to get her safe.
> You were going to help.
> Iron Will had helped you before.
> And all you wanted to do was help others now.
> You wanted to whip your head back and yell at them.
> But all you could do was slowly look at them.
> Your eyes were burning...
> Your head was pounding.
> Getting up slowly you looked down upon them.
> Your drive was back...
> But it wasn't directed at bettering yourself.
> The Elements stood ready, staring you down.
> Your fists constantly clenched.
> Stomping forward you glared down at them.
> Anons back.
> Twilight could go down first, followed by Dash and Aj.
> Rarity had a mean kick so you would keep her busy with some blows here and there.
>....
> No.
> You let your arms fall to your sides.
> The need to see them all in the hospital fell as quickly as it had rose.
> Turning back to Derpy you scoop her up and cradle her in your arms.
> She had a bump forming on her head.
> You could feel a flare of rage but it subsided.
> If you guys fought it would just make things worse.
> You lumbered off with Derpy.
> The Doctor could have a look at her.
> The Elements relaxed as you walked away.
> Giving them one last look you frown.
"From now on, whatever you do... I'm going to do it better than you. Every single thing you have done in the years is going to dim to what I do. And I'm going to start off with this monster..."
> Turning away from them you left, the night much more silent than before.
> After last night you had disregarded all of the Doctors rules.
> He was not too happy about that, but he seemed pretty interested in where this was going.
> It was going in your favor obviously.
> With a considerable amount of effort you raise yourself again.
> Your muscles haven't faltered since last night.
> Namely because if they did you most likely didn't feel it.
> After your last rep you drop down from the metal bar.
> After last night you got Derpy checked up.
> She was fine save for the bruise, she would be waking up any time today.
> Then you would question her.
> You were going to make good on your promise last night.
> Whatever the Elements were going to do, you were going to do better.
> Hell, you had already beaten Dash once.
> On top of doing as many workouts as you could fit in last night you were going to start tracking the monster today.
> Luckily you still had a whole bunch of books on different hobbies from before.
> Back when you were a loser, you were trying to find millions of ways to improve upon yourself.
> You just never put in any work towards it.
> Since then, you've amassed a collection of books to help you hone skills in various fields.
> But they wouldn't just give it to you, you would have to put in just as much work as you did before in order to keep your promise.
> You left the little area you had secured.
> An abandoned factory you had found across the town.
> Pushing open the doors you looked up at the sky.
> Today you would start...
> After a quick run home you had found a plethora of different tools and trinkets at your door.
> More gifts...
> Looks like your address had also gotten out...
> Trudging through all of the stuff you make your way into the house.
> After getting in you slammed the door shut with a sigh of relief.
> Turning around the Butler, Javel stared at you with a bored expression.
> "You've go a package Anonymous."
> .....
> You turn back to the many ones at the door.
> Javel looked past you for a second.
> "Yes well, a package from Iron Will."
> Your eyes widen.
> That was fast.
> He pulled out a small box and slid it over to you.
> With that he trotted off into your kitchen.
> Tearing the package open was a chore on account of your body but you did it anyway.
> It was...not what you expected.
> A neatly folded note lay on top of a pack of...cigars...
> Three of them to be exact.
> A small, silver lighter lay under them.
> Cigars are one of the last things you expected Iron Will to send you.
> They would mess with your conditioning.
> Unfolding the note for an explanation you give it a cocked eyebrow.

Dear Anonymous...
How are you Flabby? I'm doing good in Canterlot, we just started the training routine yesterday and none of these ponies have the drive you had.

Anyway, I heard about your fame. I'm very proud of you Anon, make sure to promote me in your ads by the way.

These cigars are a special recipe I came up with. Using the same ingredients as the Grey Goop I was able to synthesize it and make them into these Cigars.

Not only are they easier and more mobile than the goop, but truth be told.

It's even stronger than the Goop, enjoy Anonymous.

P.S They make you look really cool.

> You look back down at the cigars with a new found curiosity.
> Welp, don't knock it until you try it.
> Taking one and lifting it up you examined it.
> It looked like your run of the mill cigar, just with multiple different colored herbs packed in.
> Hmmmm...
> You had an idea but only if you could find one.
> Yes!
> Luckily one of the gifts sent by one of the fans was a package of clothes made for you.
> A pair of blue jeans.
> Light boots which were surprisingly flexible.
> A large white t-shirt.
> And a large brown aviator jacket.
> After taking a shower and slipping into it you found it to be a rather flattering outfit.
> Business suits just didn't work with you anymore...
> Whoever thought you would look good wearing this was very,very correct.
> After admiring all angles you step out of the shower.
> Grabbing the medallion you slip it on and slide it under the jacket.
> Grabbing the cigars you slip them into the inside of your jacket.
> Not going to use them quite yet...
> Putting the lighter in your left pants pocket you step out into the hallway.
> It creaked under your weight but held.
> You turned to your right and opened the door across the hall.
> Derpy lay in your bed, still fast asleep.
> You weren't going to wake her...
> Turning around you bump into the Doctor.
> He stopped and looked you over.
> "My Anonymous, you sure look... different."
> Yeah you did.
"Mhm, Excuse me Doctor I've got something to do.
> Stepping past him you walk into the next room over.
> Awhile back this was your study room.
> You never did anything in here.
> You once played paper football.
> Lumbering over you looked it over.
> It seemed to be the only room untouched by the time you had been gone.
> In the middle of the room was a shabby looking desk on a murky red and green rug.
> On the left of the room of was a massive bookshelf filled to the brim with different books.
> To the right was a n empty shelf with your trophy in the middle of it.
> Maybe this would be a trophy shelf...
> Heading over to the desk you look it over.
> That chair definitely would not hold you now...
> Going over to the book shelf you looked it over, scanning for the books that would help.
> An encyclopedia of monsters, A guide to tracking, and the art of survival and you.
> Heading over to the desk you slide the chair out of the way and place the books on desk.
> All together they were about as thick as both you and Wills arms together.
> Cracking open the first book you get ready to begin.

> A whole day...
> The sun was going down ready to be replaced by the moon.
> You toss the last book off to the side.
> You had cleared the books in six hours before.
> But then you read them again.
> You get up, sure that Derpy was up by now.
> Heading out of the door you move back over to your room.
> Popping your head through the door you could see Derpy looking at the bedroom wall sadly.
> Stepping in silently you smile.
> She flniched when she saw you, but softened when she realized what was going on.
> "Anon. You're not a Doctor."
> You chuckle softly.
"Nope, but I could be."
> That got a smile out of her.
"Derpy what happened last night?"
> She frowned and sulked a little.
> You realized this was going to be a long story.
> Lumbering over to her you sat at the edge of the bed slowly.
> You didn't want to flip her out of it.
> Even though you had been sitting for a majority of the day your body was still in a fair amount of pain.
> Pulling a cigar out you looked it over once before turning to Derpy.
> She nodded and you bought it to your mouth.
> Pulling out the lighter you flicked it once and lit up the cigar.
> Taking a long drag you had got something completely unexpected.
> There was no hardness behind it.
> It was rather smooth.
> Your lungs didn't burn actually.
> In fact the pain of it all faded away almost instantly.
> Just like the Gray Goop you were filled with a burst of energy and your fatigue cleared away.
> Turning away from Derpy you blow out some smoke before facing her.
"Derpy I need some answers."
> "About the monster? The Doctor told me about what happened Anon."
> Welp, you didn't have to explain anything at least.
> She sighed before starting.
> She had heard something moving around her house in the middle of the night.
> After she waited for a bit it didn't go away.
> She went out to check it out and ended up facing something that absolutely paralyzed her with fear.
> Could've been a number of things.
> A cockatrice would have left her a a lifeless rock.
> Maybe you could figure it out if you checked out her hou-
> A loud bang caught your attention.
> Nearly falling out of your seat, you scramble to get up.
> Your cigar lay against the wooden floor.
> Thinking quick you snuffed it out.
> Welp, Iron Will was gonna have to send you another.
> Lumbering out of the door you left Derpy in the room.
> Turning the corner quickly you stomped down the stairs.
> Your weight broke the last set, but you ignored it.
> Pushing open the door you began to run towards the source.
> The pain came rushing back but you ignored it.
> Within a couple of minutes you were at the source of the scream.
> It was Raritys Botique...
> You briefly thought about letting things be...
> No, Sweetie Belle could be in there.
> You kick open the doors effortlessly and got ready to-
> Something pushed past you, sending you flying a couple feet back.
> When you hit the ground a shock of pain shot throughout your body.
> Getting up you looked back in time to see a green tail rounding the corner of the block.
> The world became a blur as you took off after it.
> Turning the corner you could see it rounding the corner just as you did.
> "Heeeelp!"
> It seemed to be dragging off somebody...
> Rarity came galloping up from behind you.
> She glared at you as she passed by.
> Overheard a blur of rainbow passed.
> Your promise...
> They weren't going to win this time.
> You looked to your right, then your left.
> The other Elements were bound to be on it soon.
> Maybe if you stepped back and let them do all the work then come in last second...
> That was not you either...
> "Sweetie Belle!" Rarity shouted as she disappeared around the corner.
> That thing had Sweetie Belle....
> You look up at the nearest house.

> You are Rarity.
> And luckily the monster you and the Elements had been tracking had just landed right on your doorstep.
> Unluckily, Anonymous just let the thing out and... it had Sweetie Belle.
> She cried out for help as Rainbow turned off the lead the others.
> You weren't going to let this thing get away.
> As you rounded around the corner you let out a gasp of surprise.
> The creature looked like a cross between a rockadile and a very large t-rex.
> It whirled around, Sweetie Belle still trapped in between its teeth.
> Luckily she had her night gown on and it just held her by the neck of that.
> She squirmed in its grasp and gave you a pleading look.
> That was a Basilisk....
> They were rumored to be extinct, being un-killable save for age.
> This was not good...
> It spat out Sweetie Belle and focused on you.
> The clopping of hooves caught up to you.
> Twilight and Rainbow came in from up above, letting out a gasp as they realized what it was.
> "Twi... What do we do?" Applejack asked stepping back a little.
> Twilight seemed genuinely stumped.
> "I have no idea...."

> You are Anonymous and you just finished climbing the last of the house.
> Hefting yourself over the roofs slant you looked ahead of you.
> The Elements stared down at some giant croc.
> Sweetie Belle squirmed in its grasp.
> You had no idea where to begin...
> Suddenly Rainbow and Applejack rushed forward.
> It lazily turned around and whacked them both away with its tail.
> Rainbow smacked into a lamp post.
> Applejack went straight into a nearby dumpster.
> Whirled back around it caught Pinkie Pie aswell, sending her flying through a nearby window.
> Rarity shouted something at it but it just simply rushed forward and caught her under the mouth with its snout.
> She back-flipped through the air before slamming into the ground a couple of feet away.
> Twilight and Fluttershy were the only two standing.
> The creature was stronger than you thought.
> And it was big too...
> About the size of a pick up truck.
> You briefly thought about running away, the thrill of what you did before was nowhere near this.
> No...
> Looking down you could still see Sweetie Belle flailing around.
> They weren't going to be able to save her.
> Judging the height you leapt off of the building.
> Twilight was the only one to notice you, letting out a cry of surprise as you landed on its back.
> The creature let out a roar before trying to buck you off.
> "iIiIii DdDd" Sweetie Belle started as she was shaken around.
> "Anonymous stop! You can't beat that thing!"
"That's what you guys said about the Triathlon!"
> She went silent.
> You bought clasped your fists together and bought them down on the back of its neck.
> A gust of wind rushed from the blow as it connected.
> The creature gave a gurgling sound as it faltered.
> Twilight and Fluttershy both stared in awe.
> Using the distraction you hopped off and snatched Sweetie Belle.
> You took her away, sprinting down to the end of the road.
> Placing the sick looking filly down you look back to see the creature gathering it self.
> Looking directly at you a angry gleam over took its eyes.
> It rushed forward.
> You looked back at Sweetie Belle, who cowered in fear.
> Twilight and Fluttershy both shouted something.
> And you looked back at the creature.
> It powered down the road like a freight train.
> You thought about what would happen if you failed.
> Sweetie Belle would be this things food.
> So would every body else in this town.
> That included the few ponies who were nice to you...
> You focused solely on the creature.
> This thing had to be at least a thousand pounds of raw muscle.
> You look back at Sweetie Belle.
> Turning back just in time you reach out and grab its snout.
> Its force drove you back slightly, your feet digging against the ground in a battle of wills.
> Every muscle in your body strained harder than they did with the Judgement day.
> Twilight and Fluttershy seemed frozen, watching you with shock.
> By now lights all around the town were turning on.
"Move Sweetie."
> Sweetie Belle stared up at you for a second before scrambling away.
> All of this time.
> You were getting ready for this.
> The training, the Triathlon, the pain it was all just a test.
> This was the real deal.
> Survival of the fittest.
> A primal urge to survive suddenly clicked in your mind.
> The creature squirmed in your grip, pushing you back more and more.
> By now the other Elements were finally getting back up.
> Ponies watched from their windows as you struggled with the creature.
> The thought of the rain crept in the back of your mind.
> Iron Will laughing.
> Derpy smiling.
> The Cutie Mark Crusaders.
> All of that gone...
> If you lost.
> You tightened your grip, the sound of rubber stretching coming from the creatures snout.
> Its eyes widened, looking up at yours.
> With a shout you hefted up.
> and lifted it over your head.
> Slamming it into the ground behind you rattled the whole block.
> It didn't even bother getting back up.
> You let go of it and fall back, everything pain related just as fresh as before.
> "W-What..."
> "Did Anon just slam a Basilisk?"
> "No way..."
> You stare at the night sky.
> The primal urge slowly fading away.
> The ponies gathered around you and the Basilisk.
> Whispers and constant light chatter tickled at your ears as the Elements trotted over.
> They stopped in front of you.
> They were all silent.
> "WOOO!" Pinkie Pie suddenly shouted.
> "That was so cool Anon! You were all like grrr and the Basilisk was all like ROAR and then you did a super wuper suplex and..."
> Her constant droning turned to background noise.
> Picking yourself back up you dust off your new outfit.
> The world spun as you stomped over to the Basilisk.
> It stared up at you pathetically, looking away as you towered over it.
> You wondered...
"What's going to happen to it?" You asked turning back to the Elements.
> Except for Pinkie and Fluttershy they seemed reluctant too meet your gaze.
> "Um... They're most likely going to take it and imprison it, there hasn't been a Basilisk around for years and nopony would know what to do with one."
> Fluttershy sunk behind the crowd as you turned back to the creature.
> Haven't been around for years?
> Dude was just like you, an alien to them.
> A myth more like it but you cared not.
"Get up."
> It complied, seemingly understanding you fully.
> As it wobbled to get up you let out a grunt of approval.
> This was great...
"I'm going to name you Aggro."
> You loved using that word back on earth.
> And this creature seemed to be a very temperamental powerhouse.
> "W-What, you can't keep that thing!" Rarity shouted.
> "Ah agree, that thing almost ate Sweetie Belle."
> "Yeah Anon, isn't that kind of weird?"
> Everybody gave Pinkie Pie a 'really' look.
> You didn't care.
" I don't care, this is my new pet and his name is Aggro."
> Turning to the creature you pat its head.
"And eating fillies is not going to be on his plan anymore IS IT?"
> It seemed to flinch but nodded its vigorously.
> Mhm...
> Turning to Sweetie Belle you could see that she was still shaken up about the whole thing.
> You move over and pat her head as well.
> She stopped shivering and stared up at your face.
> She seemed to visibly relax.
> She looked over briefly and saw the Basilisk bowing away from you off in the corner.
> She smiled.
> Yeah you did that.
> Moving away from her you felt it.
> The jolt of pain you had been awaiting.
> Nearly falling back down you managed to right yourself.
> Wincing with each step you began to hobble forward.
"Come Aggro."
> The creature complied, the Elements and half the town watching as you hobbled off with a creature of legend trailing behind you.
> You smile to yourself despite the pain.
> Your promise was kept this time...
> And you got a new pet.
> And Sweetie Belle and all the others were safe.
> Shooting a glance at the Basilisk.
> If it did go on a rampage you would deal with it.
> But you had a feeling it wouldn't.

> You are Rainbow Dash....
> And you watched as Anon led his new 'pet' home.
> Really...
> Really?
"Did that really just happen..."
> Applejack removed her hat and scratched her head.
> "If ya'll want to attempt to stop him then go right on ahead..."
> She trotted home muttering something about Anonymous.
> Rarity looked a little concerned before sighing heavily and dragging Sweetie Belle home.
> Pinkie Pie hopped up and patted your back.
> "Awww, it's ok Dash. We'll beat him next time."
> Fluttershy stared at you softly before fluttering off.
> That left just you and Twilight...
> "Dash... I know what you're thinking."
> "We beat it in the end that's all that matters. Let. It. Go."
> She flew off leaving you alone.
> No...
> You weren't going to let this drop just like that.
> Anonymous had to be doing SOMETHING wrong.
> You squinted after the two massive shapes lumbering off into the night.
> He had to be the bad guy.
> Because you were the good guy...