4 days had passed since Rainbow went with Dread. To Twilight, she had to close down the palace to the public for a few days due to her being depressed. When she went to bed, Spike heard her crying, crying up a storm. When Twilight told Spike what happened, Spike ended up having to calm her down. Even during the night when he hears her crying, he couldn’t help but feel bad. He then ending up having to sleep with her to give her company.
Twilights friends noticed that Twilight was not doing too good after what happened. On those days they caught Twilight trying to hurt herself thinking it was a nightmare. One the third day, they had enough, and decided to get Twilight help. So they got their bits together and found Twilight the best Therapist in ponyville, Dr. Crossheart. Twilights friends went to his office in Ponyville and asked for a session for her, however, knowing Twilight is part of royalty, Sessions are completely free for royalty members. Fluttershy came and got Twilight and took her to the Therapist office. She was then called in and was met with the Therapist. She then sat on the coach. “Now, Princess Twilight…” Dr. Crossheart said.
“Just call me Twilight.”
“Very well. How you doing.”
“To tell you the truth, not to good doc.”
At that point Crossheart began to think on how to start the session. He then remember what Twilight was here for. “Now, your friends came by, and told me you have been not active for a couple of days, and have seen something not right with your behavior. Why is that?”
“It’s kinda hard to explain…”
“Twilight, I dealt with Ponies that went through the same thing as you. You need to get it off your chest. I’m here to help you, im a professional at this.”
“Well, to be honest, I am completely heartbroken about what happened 6 days ago. You see, my friend, or in this case, marefriend, got this cursed tutu stuck on her.”
“Okay, so what does it have to deal with this?”
“I’m getting to that doc. on the third day of our travel, my marefriend, betrayed me and my friends, and sided with dread…. It really broke my heart.”
At that point, Crossheart saw that Twilight was now crying. He felt bad for her. Of all of his patients he had, Twilight was different. He could tell she is going through a crisis. “So, what happened after your marefriend, or in better terms, the love of your life “betrayed” you, and what is her name?” Crossheart asked.
“Her name is Rainbow Dash. Basically, I told Celestia what happened, she made a promise to me, then the night I got home, I decided isolated myself in my palace. Every night, I’ve been crying in my sleep, ending up having to have Spike sleep with me, I decided not to go outside, and made my palace not available to the public.”
“What happened, on each day?”
Twilight then began to think really hard. trying to remember what happen the past 3 days. As she was thinking, Crossheart knew she was trying to recall the events. About 4 minutes later, she then remembered. “Basically, the first day, I tried to hit myself thinking this is a nightmare, However Fluttershy came by and stopped me, that evening I tried to do something dumb, luckily Pinkie came and stopped me. The second day, I tried something completely stupid, but thank Celestia Rarity came by and stopped me. That night, I tried to hurt myself, but Spike stopped me, and the following morning, I tried to hurt myself again, but Applejack came and said she and the others had enough of my behavior and decided to taking me here tomorrow, by that, I mean today.”
After explaining, Crossheart began to think to himself about what Twilight said. This was pretty serious, even for a princess of Equestria. As he was thinking of an explanation, he could tell Twilight wasn’t doing to good after what happen. Signs like that were pretty serious, and by that, he knew that Twilight would need to come daily. “Twilight, it seems you are going through Depression and you’re starting to show signs of serious issues. I dealt with ponies like this before, but in my whole career, I never saw anything this serious before. What you need is therapy.”
Twilight sighed. “But, I don’t have that much money.”
“Twilight, you’re a princess. Therapy sessions for royalty members are completely free. I will need you to come on a daily basis or any time you feel like. But, I guess that’s all the time we have Twilight.”
Twilight got up and walked to the door, right before Crossheart stopped her. “By the way Twilight, little advice, avoid hurting or harming yourself. Make sure to come back here for the next therapy session.” Crossheart said.
“Will do doc.”
Hanging with Dread
Four days have passed since Rainbow “betrayed” her friends to live her fantasy. Being princess of ballet was one thing Rainbow was surprised about, even since it was her first time there. During the time when Rainbow was there, the ballerinas introduced themselves to Rainbow, whom address her as Princess Prism. When she went to bed in her temporary bedroom, Dread made Rainbow a Plushie that looked like Twilight, which Rainbow slept. with. during the days, she dance like a ballerina gracefully, and with glee. Her favorite moves were the pirouette, and Jete. During Afternoons, when not dancing she hung with Dread, and got to know her more. She even gave her a tour around what she said they are currently in, a 8 floor mansion.
Now, Rainbow was seen dancing with the ballerinas. She was dancing with glee. To her, it felt better than being a wonderbolt. She danced at the barre, and then danced on the dance floor.
As she was dancing, the other ballerinas danced in a circle with her in the middle. As she danced in the middle, a couple of them came in to the middle and danced with her and gave her nice comments.
As they were dancing, Dread then walked into the ballet studio room, and smiled. As they opened the circle, Rainbow noticed Dread, and danced to her, and ended with a Pirouette. “Hey Dread, hows it going?” Rainbow giggled.
Dread released a giggle at what she saw and smiled. “It’s going good Princess Prism. I see you having fun dancing like the ballerina you are.”
“Yup I’m having fun. I see you are in a pink leotard and tutu.”
“Well, it’s recommended for all of us to wear em at all times, including me, and you. But, the reason why all of them are pink, is because one of the ballerinas told me that pink makes you a true ballerina, so I made the requirement color pink.”
Rainbow then began to blush. She had to admit, the color does really suit well. She then wrapped her hooves around Dread and hugged her. Dread did the same thing. After a nice hug, they then looked at each other with friendly smile. “So, Dread, why are there only mares here?” Rainbow asked as she and Dread began to dance.
“Well, the reason is it’s because I wanted to create a dimension for mares, or in this case ballerinas who feared being judge. When I made New Swan Lake, I vowed to make this a wonderful home and world for ballerinas. Like, the ballerinas here, they came because I knew they had a fantasy of ballet. The reason no stallions are here, is because me and my daughter, feared that stallions would judge this place for being for only mares.” Dread said as she and Rainbow performed a grand jete.
“I understand….. wait, you have a daughter?” Prism said as this sudden information stopped her from dancing.
“Yes, you see she is my daughter legally. I adopted her when she was in the orphanage.” Dread Explained.
“Okay that’s real nice but when did you do this?” Prism Questioned.
“I did this before I made New Swan Lake.” Dread answers as Prism starts piecing together the info.
“But if you adopted her before you made this place then you would have been alive. Meaning… But how?”
“You see Prism, Stary is a special filly. The only filly to live forever. It happened before the tragedy happened as I was visited by Luna. When i was about to leave to my castle she sensed something horrible to come. She asked me about the dangers that are to come and I wanted to stay with my Stary so Princess Luna proposed a plan. She will give my Stary the ability to live forever as a filly and live in a new dimension where in there I’m alive even if I died in the real world. After it was done and the day came I helped Stary into the dimension and soon I awaited my upcoming doom…” After saying more about her tragedy Dread now sees Prism Shocked and awe with her mouth hanging wide open.
“Whoa, That’s too much to take in. So Princess luna before did you and Stary a favor, I wonder if she still remembers you?”
“I don’t know, its been so long and the times have certainly change. The only thing I fear is our little misunderstanding didn’t hurt my chances to explain myself without harming you Prism…” Dread said with a sad tone in her voice as Stary came up and hugged her leg as Dread and Rainbow ended their dance.
“Whether not, we still have each other right?”
“I guess we still do.” Saying with her spirits slightly higher as she returns her kindness to Stary with a motherly hug.
“So don’t mind me asking but how did you two meet up in the first place?” Prism asked.
“Well Like I said it started way back in the day where I was still considered not a witch…” Dread says as memories comes back to her first encounter with Stary
1000 years earlier
Meeting Stary
It was a sunny day in Fillydelphia as Dread was taking on of her normal strolls around the town as she sees a couple of groups of ponies chatting. As she went through town she took some detours till she reached an orphanage where she can hear many fillies laughing and playing together. This touched her heart as she looked at all of them playing. As one of the caretakers was calling out to the fillies, Dread couldn’t help but noticed one filly who wasn’t lined up to the door but instead was looking at the gates. A closer look revealed that she was actually digging around the fence. Dread was confused if she didn’t hear the caretaker or not but all was clear when she sees the filly burrowing through the ground and under the fence till she was on the otherside. As the filly ran away from the building Dread took it upon herself to go after the filly to find out why she ran away. It didn’t take long till the filly was sitting on the pathway staring into the forest, looking like she was going to go in. Before she made that first step Dread spoke up.
“Hey!” Dread called out as it stopped the filly in her tracks. She stood there as Dread came up. “You know its dangerous in there, why are you heading there?”
The filly looked sad as it replied, “Anywhere would be better than there…”
“Something wrong little filly?” Dread asked.
“Its just that everypony laughs at me for liking ballet, so when I couldn’t handle it...I ran away. I guess you’re going to laugh at me too?”
“I wouldn’t laugh at somepony who likes ballet, besides, look at my cutie mark.” Dread shows a cutie mark of a pair of ballet slippers with a ribbon flowing through the air. This made the filly jump up.
“Really? You love ballet?” The filly asked while Dread does a pirouette in front of her.
“Does that answer your question? What’s your name?”
“Stary Spin.”
“Dread Maker.” Dread bows in front of Stary to show her respects.
“That’s kinda a strange name.” Stary says as it questioned her.
“Well the name is of no importance as long as you do what you love best. So where do you plan on going Stary?”
The question gave Stary a somewhat uneasy feeling as she looked at the forest again before saying, “I don’t know, i thought if I run away from all the laughing it would make me feel better.”
“Well its a good thing I came to stop you from making a big mistake. I heard bad things dwell in the forest, terrible things. It’s definitely no place for a filly such as yourself to be wandering around at this kinda day.”
“But what do I do Dread? I don’t want to go back the that place, ponies will laugh at me.” She beings to tear up as Dread Continued.
“That’s not going to happen, I like you Stary. We share a glorious passion together and to be honest, I have been wanting a filly of my own.” Stary Looked at Dread with eyes wide open hoping she was going to say what she wants Dread to say. “ Stary, would you like me to be your mother?”
Without warning Stary jumped up onto Dread with hugs, tears, and cries of joy. It was obvious she wanted this and so they both head back to the orphanage. After many papers signed and dotted Dread became the mother of a beautiful filly, Stary Spin.
Present
“Wow, so you adopted her just like that?” Rainbow asked
“Yes Prism, I did.”
Rainbow was shocked to learn this, it was beautiful. She never knew that she adopted a filly, so she could not be judged. But, she guessed it was during when Discord was defeated, so it would make stary one thousand eight years old. At that moment, Stary was twirling all around Dread, which made both of them giggle. “Tell Princess Prism the first magical tutu you made for me, turned into the creation of the cursed tutu mommy.” Stary squee’d as she bowed.
“Wait, the cursed tutu was supposed to be a magical one?” Rainbow asked dumbfounded
“Yes. Heres the story. I happened a couple of months after I adopted Stary.”
Creation of the
Cursed tutu
Months have passed since Stary was adopted by Dread Maker. During the first month she Redone her bedroom. She made her bed into a two bed so Stary could sleep with her and have some motherly love, she painted the bedroom Stary’s favorite color, pink, and created a little dance studio on the side of the bedroom.
On one month, Stary came with an idea of a magical tutu, that can transform the wearer into a graceful ballerina, which she wrote it in her dream list. which surprised Dread when she saw it. She deducted that Stary had a really unique imagination, even of an idea of a world for fillies, and mares who are like herself, fearing to be Judged of being a ballerina.
On one day, Dread was seen in a room of her castle with a machine creating what seemed to be a tutu. Stary, was dancing in their bedroom. As Dread was working on the tutu. she smiled to herself You have one neat imagination Stary my sweet filly. I’m making this magical tutu for you. Dread thought as she was working.
As she finished creating the tutu. she then put it on the pedestal in the room, and was getting ready to enchant it. At that moment, Stary walked in “Hey mommy, wanna have a ballerina tea party?” Stary asked.
This surprised Dread and she looked and saw Stary. “Oh, hey Sweetie. Not now, I’m working on your magical tutu you wanted.”
“Really!?”
“Yes Sweetie, because I love you.”
At that moment, Dread was casting a spell and the tutu started flying in the air. As it was in the air, Stary remained quiet and allowed her mother to complete the spell. As Dread was focusing the unexpecting happened. A loud explosion was heard from outside, and made Dread lose focus. Without knowing, a random spell was cast and hit the tutu. Oh no. OH nononono, I didn’t just cast a curse spell? Dread thought.
At that moment, the spell completed it self, and the tutu landed on the ground. Stary went and grabbed it. “Yay, now I get to be a ballerina.” Stary said cheerfully.
As she was going to put it on, Dread took it from her in fright for her filly’s safety. Stary looked at her with tears. Dread looked at her with sadness. “Honey…. I cast the wrong spell. The explosion caused a curse spell to be casted, and hit your tutu. I’m sorry sweetie.”
Knowing that she needed to get rid of it, she went to the hidden room of her castle and hid it in the safe where nopony could get it.
Founding of New Swan Lake
The past months went by, and Dread was starting to hear about the rumors about her. Ponies were dubbing her as a witch and tried to storm her castle. As a result, Dread had to create a barrier for when the ponies decide to attack. One day, she went out for a walk and out of no where, Princess Luna came and stopped her. “Princess Luna.” Dread said surprised as she bowed. “What brings you to my castle?”
"I sense thou are not safe. I have a feeling you will be murdered in an unexpected attack."
"WHAT!"
“heres why I came here. I am going to help you create this dimension that your daughter always dreams of. However, I also fear for her safety.”
Dread began to wonder. Somepony is plotting to kill her and possibly her daughter. She was now scared. Her life is in danger. She looked at Luna. “So, what is the plan?” Dread asked
“Well, since it’s highly illegal under the Equestrian Law to commit premeditated murder on somepony and on a filly, I will act fast and inform my sister about this. But, for your daughters safety, I will have to cast the immortality spell on her, and the spell to make her remain as a filly.”
“But...is that illegal?”
“My sister did that before, so we need to do it.”
Dread nodded and took her into the castle, as she was walking, Luna saw that the castle looked very unique and well made. She knew Dread wanted to live out of public sight due to her name meaning fear. As she headed into stary’s room, they saw stary dancing. “Stary, we have a visitor honey.” Dread said sweetly.
Stary stopped and saw it was her mom and Princess Luna. She bowed and rose. “Stary, I saw that you and your mother are in grave danger. Somepony is plotting murder, so I’m here with a plan.”
Stary remained silent and continued to listen to Luna. The plan was that Luna will create New Swan Lake with Dreads help, and promises to help them find dancers to live there someday. As she finished explaining the plan, she casted the immortality spell and then the other spell on Stary. “What about mommy?” Stary asked
“Honey, I’m going to take the downfall.”
“No! Please.”
“Let me finish Sweetie, Luna casted a spell where I will live on as a ghost here, but when I go to the dimension, I will be alive, kinda like a second life. Don’t worry, I be resurrected someday”
With that, Princess Luna and Dread worked on the dimension together. However, two months later, Dread was murdered,
Present
After Dread finished her background, Rainbow was shocked, and felt sorry for Dread. She couldn’t believe how lucky Stary got when she avoided getting murdered by hiding in NSL, not only that, but being immortal. As they finished their story, A dancer named Twirl Swirl approached them. “Excuse me, Dread?” Twirl asked
“Yes Twirl Swirl?”
“Permission to go lay down in my room?”
“Permission granted
After Twirl left, Dread told Rainbow that the dancers have bedrooms on the 4th floor, which is reserved to the dancers. However, Rainbows future bedroom is on the 6th floor, which the room is under construction.
Elsewhere
The Kidnapping of Applejack
In Ponyville, Applejack is seen walking towards Twilights place. the past few days, she had the feeling that she was being stalked nonstop. To her it felt weirder than what tenderhoof was doing. Everytime she went to sleep, she felt like she was being watched.
As she approached Twilights place, she gulped and open the door, she walked through the hall, to where Twilight usually is found, sitting in the council room, looking down. As she walked in, she could tell Twilight was still hurt by Rainbows decision, she knew that when Twilight confessed her feelings to Rainbow, she hung with her nonstop, but since what happened at Dreads abandoned castle, she wasn’t the same. She walked up to her and put a hoof on her shoulder. “I know it’s not easy Twi, we don’t want you to hurt yourself.” Applejack said
“I don’t know Applejack, anyway, why are you here?”
“I need a search warrant, the past days I been having the feeling like I’m being stalked, and something is watching my every move.”
“I can’t Applejack…. I just need time.”
“Come on Twi, you been hurting yourself the past days and we had to consult Dr. Crossheart to help you.”
During the argument, Twilight couldn’t stand much of it, and asked Applejack to leave so she could be alone. Applejack knew that Twilight was severely heartbroken and only a miracle could make her get out of her depress state. As Applejack left the castle, she saw something in front of her, it was hard to tell but she could tell it was a pony by the body size. “uh… Can ah help ya?” Applejack asked.
“You’re a foolish mare of a foolish friend who foolishly made my friend into a foolishly good pony.” it replied in a chilling voice.
“Uh….Wait….what are ya doing…..”
As it was all too sudden the pony used its magic and knocked Applejack out, she then grabbed her and started to gallop to the everfree forest, it then began to cast a spell, and began to send it to its destination.
Back to Equestria
In New Swan Lake, Rainbow Dash was sleeping in her bed, in her temporary room. As she was sleeping she began to stir in her sleep. She was having a nightmare. In it, she saw her friend being kidnapped and taken to a abandoned castle in the Everfree forest, which turned out to be the Pony Sisters Castle. As the pony spoke, Rainbow woke up with a terrified shriek, which caused Dread to run in. “Prism, are you okay?” Dread asked.
“......I need to go back to Equestria.”
“What?! Prism, you are wanted for treason.”
“You don’t understand, my friend got kidnapped.”
At this point Dread was shocked, Rainbow saw a vision, but not an ordinary one. These types are caused by a pony who is committing the deed. Dread began to think. She knew she couldn’t risk her new friend to be detained and charged for treason which she didn’t commit on purpose. At that point, Dread remembered that she had something to alter ponies looks, a magical hood that transforms it’s wearer into a different pony, till they take the hood off. At that moment, Stary walked into the room and saw Dread. “Mommy, is everything okay?” Stary asked sweetly.
“Honey, Me and Prism have to go back to Equestria. Her friend is in danger.”
“What?”
“Listen, go in my closet and get the disguise cloak. Prism is going back to Equestria to save her friend.”
Stary nodded and ran to the bedroom. few minutes later, Dread and Rainbow walked out of NSL and headed into Dreads abandon castle, As they headed in, they saw Princess Luna. “Eeek, don’t arrest me.” Rainbow said scaredly.
“I’m not going to arrest you, I know you came back because your friend is kidnapped. I knew that you couldn’t resist choosing your dream over your friend Rainbow. I will take you to the train station, Put your cloak on first.”
“i’ll possess your tiara Rainbow.” Dread added
with that Dread possesed Rainbows pink tiara, and Rainbow put the cloak on, making her look like a completely different pony. With everything ready, Luna teleported them to the Fillydelphia train station, and gave her money. Luna then teleported to Canterlot and Rainbow walked up to the counter. “I like a ticket to Ponyville Please.” Rainbow asked politely.
“You’re in time, the train is here to ponyville, that be 40 bits Mrs Dash.”
At this point Rainbow was shocked, the pony found out who she was. She now became scared because she feared that she will be turned in to the authorities. “Please dont arrest me.” Rainbow said in fear.
“I’m not, I knew you would come back. But here's your ticket, I can tell you are going back there because something happened. Now, thank you for the bits, get going.”
Rainbow nodded and got on the train, as it went off, she was hoping that she gets there in time. The first stop shes going to make, is to go get her love of her life.