//------------------------------// // New exhibit // Story: The Dream Eater // by WarriorofFaith18 //------------------------------// After stopping by Twilights house and picking up Spike and giving Chet a cloth for a disguise, Twilight showed Chet around from Canterlot High school to the mall and other places. Of course, some people passing by couldn’t help but take a brief look at the cloaked figure following Twilight but shrugged it off. After much sightseeing, the duo stopped by the restaurant Pinkie worked at for some lunch. “What an interesting diner” Chet said, looking around. “So how are you enjoying your stay?” Twilight asked “It was exactly how Your counterpart and Starlight told me.” Chet explained. “It reminds me of when we visited the four realms that one time. There are similarities and so many things to learn from here.” Twilight smiled as Pinkie arrived at their table. “Hey Twilight. And you must be Chet. Just thought I’d say welcome and nice to meet you.” “And you must be Pinkie Pie” “That’s me. So what can I get you two to drink?” “We’ll have two iced teas.” “Right Away! Oh by the way, Twilight, you should read this article.” As Pinkie zoomed to get their drinks, she drops a newspaper in front of Twilight who takes it and reads it. “New exhibit at the museum. Now in display.” Twilight was silent with a surprised look on her face as Chet grabbed the paper. “Huh. Looks interesting.” Chet looked over to Twilight who hadn’t moved an inch. “Uh, Twilight?” Spike sighed as he popped up from Twilights bag. “She always does this when the museum gets new exhibits.” “Oh my gosh! Ohmygoshohmygosh! We’ve got to check it out!” Twilight cheered before realizing what they were about to do. “Right after lunch.” “It’s all right.” Chet smiled. “I’m curious too. This does look interesting.” Twilight smiled as Pinkie returned with their ice teas. Meanwhile, just outside the mall, Tony was enjoying a smoothie with his new friend Flash Sentry. “Thanks for paying for the smoothie.” He said. “No problem” Flash answered. “It’s just too bad you couldn’t try it when Applejack worked there. She made some great smoothies. But I think Bulk Biceps is getting better.” “Either way it’s delicious” Tony said. Flash then looked at his watch. “Whoa! I gotta get going! I have guitar practice in a bit. You think you’ll be okay from here?” “I should be fine after everything you showed me. It was nice to meet you, Flash.” “Back at ya! See you later, Tony!” As Flash left, Tony continued to walk the streets and enjoy his smoothie until he arrived outside the museum. After he discarded his cup in the trash can, he looked at the museum and decided to look into it. As he did, he noticed a teenage girl who was with a small cloaked guy walking in. That’s weird, he thought but It feels like he won’t harm anyone. Nevertheless, Tony shrugged as he entered the museum. After finding the new exhibit, Twilight and Chet looked around before noticing a tablet which showed an illustration of a creature that looked like a giant shadow. Chet found the description and read from it. “The illustration of the entity known as the Dream Eater. Legend states that this being could feed off the dreams of mortals.” Spike poked out of Twilight’s bag. “And I thought Gaia Everfree was creepy.” Twilight and Chet continued to look around when they came across a familiar face. “Principal Celestia! What are you doing here?” Celestia turned and smiled at the two. “Well. I should have known you’d be interested in this exhibit, Twilight. And who’s your friend?” “I am Chetgeki Chan Gecko, madam. But you can call me Chet.” Chet said as he took off his hood. “I am a friend of Princess Twilight in Equestria.” Celestia smiled at the gecko. “And any friend of Twilight, Princess or student, is a friend of mine. I was looking at the exhibit and seeing about planning a school trip here. And I thought I’d check out the exhibit.” “Anything interesting?” Chet asked. “Here’s what I learned. Many years ago, three witches who lived in a volcano used a spell to bring the Dream Eater into our world in hopes to control it. But then it turned on them, with it’s own ambition to conquer the world.” “Well it’s safe to say it failed, right?” Twilight asked. “Legend has it that a smart medicine woman brought two adventurers together and they defeated the Dream Eater. But before the final blow was struck, the Dream Eater escaped into another realm, vowing to return. The medicine woman used her own concoction of a spell to seel the portal so the Dream Eater would never return.” Celestia then took the two to what appeared to be a doorway. Unknown to them, Tony was watching and listening to everything. He followed them. “It is said that only one who the Dream Eater May find to be a suitable bride for him can reopen the portal.” Twilight shivered. “I haven’t felt this afraid since Midnight Sparkle.” Celestia chuckled. “Twilight. It’s only a legend.” Chet turned and saw someone nearby. “ looks like we’re not alone.” Twilight and Celestia looked to see their stalker who was just a teenage boy. “Why hello there. You’re a new face.” Celestia greeted. “Sorry if I scared you. I couldn’t help overheard you talk about the legend. And yes I am new to your town. I’m Tony Bedding.” “Nice to meet you, Tony, I’m Twilight Sparkle. And this is Principal Celestia from my school. And this is my friend, Chetgeki Chan Gecko.” “Please, just call me Chet.” “It is nice to meet you all” “So, who’s up for refreshments?” Celestia asked, unknowingly touching a side of the doorway. As her hand touched it, the doorway started to glow light purple which got everyone’s attention. Then suddenly, through the doorway, what looked like a portal appeared. “What’s going on?” Twilight cried. Suddenly, as if answering her question, and a hand came through and immediately grabbed Celestia. “What the- Let go of me! Help!” She cried as the hand pulled her in. Chet and Tony both grabbed a hand of Celestia and tried to pull her back. Unknown to them, Twilight was helping with her levitation abilities. But all three couldn’t help as they lost their grips and watched helplessly as Celestia was pulled in the void. “Principal Celestia! What are we gonna do?” Twilight panicked. “We have to get her!” Chet declared. “I’ll get help!” Tony cried as he hurried away. “I’m afraid we cannot wait for him to return. We have to go after her.” “You sure you wanna do this?” Twilight asked. “I never backed down on a friend. It is my warrior and friendship way.” Chet said. Twilight nodded. “Okay. But I’m coming with you. She is my principal after all.” “No ones stopping you” Chet answered. Then the two entered the portal. Unknown to them, when Tony went to get help, he was actually finding a place to hide so he could take a key and opened the locket on his backpack which converted into a small wardrobe compartment. Changing into the outfit, Tony was now Shine Boy! He wore a red shirt with a star insignia with the initials S, H, and B in it, black pants, a white and yellow utility belt, white boots with thrusters on the back, a white cape, and a white mask with a red triangle in the middle. Shine Boy pushed a button, converting his compartment into his backpack and jumped into the portal just before it closed. To be continued