Darker Shadows

by ScorchingFlamesInc

Chapter 5: Finding Peace [short]

I soon arrived at my intended destination: Sparkle Gleam's home! She wrote the address on a piece of paper, which, I guess wasn't too surprising, was a Canterlot apartment.

When I got to the room, I knocked on the door. The door opened, and a carrot-orange pony with a green mane opened it and looked at me.

"Hi..." I waved a hoof very slightly. "It's... um... me, Prudent."

"SPARKLE!" the mare yelled, bringing me to fold my ears. "FRIEND'S HERE!"

She turned and retreated, and I followed her, ignoring the slight discomfort in my ear.

Sparkle came up.

"Heh... sorry about that," she said. "Anyway... it's not much, but... it's better than nothing."

"I think's its worth the train ride..." I say.

The other mare came out of the kitchen.

"Hey, it's nice to meet you," she said. "Sorry for yelling. Call me Mage."

"She prefers to be called that," Sparkle whispered. "She's not a fan of her real name."

"Anyway, the tea that we promised is almost ready. In the meantime, try to get comfortable."

I nod. I went over to the couch and went on, before letting my body relax. It wasn't a bad couch. It was pretty soft, which obviously played a big role in my physical comfort.

Sparkle sat down.

"Thanks again for the invite," I say.

"Anything for a struggling friend," Sparkle sighed, crossing her hind hooves and putting her forehooves behind her head. She was pretty relaxed as well.

We continued to talk. I told Sparkle about the good things in my life, the ones that faded and the ones that continue to this day... much less of the latter. I tried my best to not seem like such a downer, as I don't like bad impressions.

However, five minutes later, Mage came in with a small teacup on a tiny plate.

"That's the tea?" I asked, slowly extending my hooves. Mage placed the place on my hooves, and I could feel the slight warmth of the plate coming from the cup.

"So here's what you do..." Mage began. "Just drink it, and let your mind do the rest."

I did as I was told. I took a sip, eyes closed. I exhaled a gust of air, and when I opened my eyes...

Everything was dark.

Not pitch-black. It felt like I was in some sort of gray-ish forest, with a very light breeze.

"What the hay..." I whisper.

The sound of the breeze whistled throughout the landscape.

I explored the area, curious as to what was happening. Was this part of it? Or was I going crazy?

I heard a dark whisper, and I quickly turned around. There was nothing there.

"Hello?" I called out.

I heard it again. It sounded like it was a distance away on my right.

I turned right and ran forward a few steps, but once again, nothing was there.

"Who's there?!" I called out again.

"You," said the bitter sound of a whisper.

I turned around.

And a black mist rushed at me.

I had to time to react. The thing rushed at me.

And then we collided.

Author's Note:

NOTE:

So... this is a very short chapter. Let me explain...

I've pretty much lost motivation on this story.

I don't have much desire to write it like other stories. However, I'm not going to cancel it or delete it. I may make short chapters more frequent, and the times gaps between chapters will be huge since I am working on a far bigger project.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy what I've managed to do. If you're disappointed, then I'm sorry.

Comments

[Justalad 45]

Ok look,if you don't feel like wanting to write it,Maybe you could look for someone that want to adopt the story?because if I see something in this,is a idea with potencial to become something really great & cool,so Better let a motivated & eager writer to make it that someone that not Right?
well at least is how I see it. I have not right to say what you should do,if you want to do this proyect you are talking about first and then try to continue this with more Motivation,I Approve,if you decide to give it to someone else,I also approve,as long as you remember there are people like me who are waiting for this everyday and wharever they see this being updated it truly animate their Day.

and about the chapter,it don't really Disappoint me per se,just make me kinda sad that with all the time its has been this not even 1k words,but is okay.