Chapter 2 : They Don't Usually Bite

"B-b-but..." Twilight stammered. "Werewolves haven't been around for over 2000 years!" The lavender unicorn was at a loss for words. Werewolves? A long lost enemy to Equestria? Impossible.

"I am afraid they have indeed returned," Princess Celestia said darkly. "and they aren't going to be very merciful."

"Woah woah woah." Spike jumped off of Twilight's back and stepped in between the two mares. "You mean to tell us that WEREWOLVES are here in Equestria?" Celestia nodded. "And werewolves can turn other ponies into werewolves by biting or scratching them on the cutie mark?" Both mares exchanged a curious look.

"Spike, we know all of these things. Why are you telling us this?" Twilight asked Spike.

"Well, wouldn't you guys think it'll be useless to send out able fighters only for them to turn into one of those wolf-ponies?" Spike stated out.

"You do have a good point, Spike-" Celestial was cut off as a Royal Guard member rushed into the room. "Your highness! News from Ponyville." He said with a bow. "The beasts are attacking Sweet Apple Acres!"

Twilight gasped. No, not Ponyville! "Twilight," Princess Celestia told her. "You must go to Ponyville and aid in the defense. I will send out guards to the area. Go at once!" With that, Twilight and Spike rushed out of the castle.

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Howls echoed through the crisp, night air. Shouting, barking, yelps and screams were heard all throughout the orchard as ponies battle with these... beasts. "Gosh darnit!" The orange farm pony Applejack bucked away a small werewolf. "Ah don't know what ya' are, but ya' best be gettin' outta here!" She heard a pained scream as a pony was mauled by three wolf ponies. Big Macintosh galloped in and fought the wolves away, but his efforts were in vain. The pony was already dead. Applejack lowered her hat to her chest and said some prayers in her mins before fighting again.

Bucking and hoof-punching away at werewolves, Big Macintosh had hardly even a scuff of dirt on him. These creatures were even stupider than he was. He then heard a familiar scream: Applejack. He rushed over to help, but Applejack already had it taken care of. She had a long scratch on her flank, almost touching her cutie mark. Luckily it didn't. Big Macintosh heard a growl behind him. He whipped around, but before he could to anything, a beam of purple light struck the beast, flinging it away with a yelp. He turned around to see Twilight Sparkle, the town librarian. Spike was there with his claws in fists punching air, trying to intimidate a smaller wolf. It lunged for Spike's throat, but his dragon scales simple broke the poor mutt's teeth.

Twilight looked around at the chaos. Bodies of both werewolves and ponies scattered the ground. She blasted many wolves away with her magic, and her horned was glowing red hot by the use of magic. She was caught off guard by a large werewolf, body slamming her into a tree. Before she could get out if the way, the wolf slashed his claws across her left eye, making her scream in pain. She jumped up as fast as she could and galloped away, but he lunged out at clawed her flank as she ran. She felt pain burning through her flank, ending right where her cutie mark was.

Applejack cleared out most of the werewolves and she could relax for now. She spotted Big Mac bucking one last werewolf away. Looking around, Applejack spotted a lavender figure coming out from one of the apple tree rows. "Twilight!" Applejack galloped over to her friend, who was limping badly. Blood was dripping down one side of her face, and a deep scratch wound covered her cutie mark. Twilight stopped and slumped to her side.

Hey guys! Sorry for the short first chapter. I made this one longer to make up for the last chapter. SO much more action in this one as well. Enjoy!